FERRANTI PHENOMENON
Fer*ran"ti phe*nom"e*non. (Elec.)
Defn: An increase in the ratio of transformation of an alternating current converter, accompanied by other changes in electrical conditions, occurring when the secondary of the converter is connected with a condenser of moderate capacity; — so called because first observed in connection with the Ferranti cables in London.
FERRARA
Fer*ra"ra, n.
Defn: A sword bearing the mark of one of the Ferrara family of Italy. These swords were highly esteemed in England and Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries.
FERRARESE
Fer`ra*rese", a.
Defn: Pertaining to Ferrara, in Italy.
— n., sing. & pl.
Defn: A citizen of Ferrara; collectively, the inhabitants of Ferrara.
FERRARY
Fer"ra*ry, n. Etym: [L. ferraria iron works. See Ferreous.]
Defn: The art of working in iron. [Obs.] Chapman.
FERRATE
Fer"rate, n. Etym: [L. ferrum iron.] (Chem.)