transcription, транскрипция: [ vəˈneɪdjəm ]
n. Chem. a hard grey metallic transition element occurring naturally in several ores and used in small quantities for strengthening some steels. °Symb.: V. øøvanadate n. vanadic adj. vanadous adj. [mod.L f. ON VanadÂs name of the Scand. goddess Freyja + -IUM]