VANADIOUS

Va*na"di*ous, a. (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or containing, vanadium; specifically, designating those compounds in which vanadium has a lower valence as contrasted with the vanadic compounds; as, vanadious acid. [Sometimes written also vanadous.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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