Etymology

vesbium

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Today it means: A supposed rare metallic element extracted from Vesuvian lava. Later tests showed it to be a composite. Full definition →

Latin Vesuvius
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  1. Latin · derived fromVesuvius
  2. English todayvesbium

From Latin Vesuvius, contracted to Vesbius, -ium.

Words from the same roots

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Vesuvius

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