vanadous

[ van-uh-duhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing divalent or trivalent vanadium.

vanadous

/ ˈvænədəs /

adjective

1. of or containing vanadium, esp in a divalent or trivalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of vanadous¹

First recorded in 1855–60; vanad(ium) + -ous