romanium
/rə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪəm/noun
An aluminium alloy typically containing small amounts of nickel, tin, tungsten, and other metals, and formerly common in bicycle frames.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Cyclist. From the name of Reinhard Isidore Roman (fl. 1890s), metallurgical chemist, of London + -ium.
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