Meanings
nounferrichrome (countable and uncountable, plural ferrichromes)
plural ferrichromes
- countableuncountablebiochemistryA cyclic hexapeptide siderophore produced by some fungi.
- attributivecountableoftenuncountableAn audio cassette tape formulation having a five-micron ferric base coated with one micron of chromium dioxide pigment.
A cassette containing the new ferrichrome tape came with the unit, and we used this as well as a standard cassette (Maxell) […]
1975, Consumer Guide, page 1971 more example
Sony's was the only deck to accept ferrichrome tape, which has now become rare. Most decks have ceased to cater for it since the advent of metal tape.
1984, Hi-fi News & Record Review, volume 29, numbers 1-6, page 59
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