vanadium.
(Of Vanadis, Goddess of Norse mythology).
1. m. chemical element of no. atóm. 23 Metal in the Earth's crust lies scattered in iron, titanium and phosphorus ores and oxide, associated with lead-shaped. Color light grey, ductile and corrosion-resistant, used as a catalyst, and alloyed with aluminium or iron, improves the mechanical properties of iron, steel and titanium. (Símb.) V).
