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vanadium

[U] Uncountable

This element is prized for its ability to increase the hardness and tensile strength of steel, making it a staple in high-performance industrial tools and aircraft components. It carries a connotation of durability and extreme resilience. In a chemical context, it is recognized for its variety of oxidation states, which often produce vibrant, colorful compounds. This versatility makes it a frequent subject in inorganic chemistry textbooks and laboratory demonstrations.

Used as a mass noun to describe the chemical element regardless of quantity.

Meanings

Noun

A hard, silvery-grey transition metal used primarily to create high-strength steel alloys.

"The engine parts were reinforced with vanadium to prevent corrosion."

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