vesbium

See also: Vesbium

English

Etymology

From Latin Vesuvius, contracted to Vesbius, -ium.

Noun

vesbium (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) A supposed rare metallic element extracted from Vesuvian lava. Later tests showed it to be a composite.
    Synonym: vesbine

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