ferrous sulphate


ferrous sulphate

n (Elements & Compounds) an iron salt with a saline taste, usually obtained as greenish crystals of the heptahydrate, which are converted to the white monohydrate above 100°C: used in inks, tanning, water purification, and in the treatment of anaemia. Formula: FeSO4. Systematic name: iron (II) sulphate Also called: copperas or green vitriol