Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: vanadinite
Next word: vanadium steel
Definition of: vanadium
(və·nā′dē·əm) noun
A soft, ductile, toxic, lustrous metallic element (symbol V, atomic number 23) difficult to separate from its compounds, used in alloys. See PERIODIC TABLE. [<NL <ON Vanadis, a name of the Norse goddess Freya]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: