Vanadium (noun)

A chemical element with the symbol V and atomic number 23. It is a hard, silvery-gray metal that is used as an alloying agent in steel and other metals, and as a catalyst.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from the genus name vanadis (a scandinavian goddess, personifying beauty and fertility), because of the beautiful colors of its compounds, + -ium.

Examples:

1. Vanadium is a rare element that is found in some minerals.
2. Vanadium steel is harder and more durable than regular steel.
3. Vanadium is used in the production of vanadium redox batteries.
4. Vanadium compounds can be used as catalysts in chemical reactions.
5. Vanadium pentoxide is used in ceramics and as a catalytic oxidizer.