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Vanadyl

Van′a-dyl

,
Noun.
[
Vanad
ium +
-yl
.]
(Chem.)
The hypothetical radical
VO
, regarded as a characteristic residue of certain vanadium compounds.

Definition 2024


vanadyl

vanadyl

English

Noun

vanadyl (usually uncountable, plural vanadyls)

  1. (chemistry) The divalent radical VO, or the cation VO2+.

Usage notes

  • The term is also used informally as part of similar vanadium compounds

Derived terms

  • vanadyl monochloride
  • vanadyl sulfate, vanadyl sulphate

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