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vanadium pentoxide
V2O5 A toxic, yellow to red powder, soluble in alkalies and acids, slightly soluble in water; melts at 690_C; used in medicine, as a catalyst, as a ceramics coloring, for ultraviolet-resistant glass, photographic developers, textiles dyeing, and nuclear reactors. Also known as vanadic acid anhydride.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Inorganic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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