which metal does the word 'ferrous' refer to answer in words not symbols
Ferrous Outside chemistry, ferrous indicates the presence of iron.[1] The word is derived from the Latin word ferrum ("iron").[2] Ferrous metals include steel and pig iron (with a carbon content of a few percent) and alloys of iron with other metals (such as stainless steel). Manipulation of atom-to-atom relationships between iron, carbon, and various alloying elements establishes the specific properties of ferrous metals.[3] Non-ferrous metals and alloys do not contain an appreciable amount of iron.[4]