plumbous

[ pluhm-buhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing bivalent lead.

plumbous

/ ˈplʌmbəs /

adjective

1. of or containing lead in the divalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumbous¹

From the Latin word plumbōsus, dating back to 1675–85. See plumb, -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumbous¹

C17: from Late Latin plumbōsus full of lead, from Latin plumbum lead

Example Sentences

A mixture of two parts of heavy spar and one of the plumbous compound.

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