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Is it true that Ferrum is the latin name for iron?


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a

True

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False 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is true.
Most of the Latin names are very similar to English names. The ending for the Latin name is done with the suffix -um and in the English name the suffix used is -ine. The element iron has the symbol Fe and its latin name is Ferrum. Iron is used in different bearings, cutlery, surgical instruments and jewellery.
 
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Is it true that Ferrum is the latin name for iron?