lead-free
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of lead-free
Example Sentences
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The conservancy’s original plan was to hire sharpshooters from the Connecticut-based nonprofit White Buffalo Inc. The group would use AR-15-style rifles with lead-free bullets, to avoid poisoning natural scavengers.
From Los Angeles Times
Biden and his administration are committed to using all tools available “to achieve a 100% lead-free future for all Americans,” Regan told reporters at a White House briefing.
From Seattle Times
And the time it takes to verify pipes this way makes it unlikely that urban areas will be lead-free on the EPA's timeline.
From Science Daily
In contrast, the new supramolecular ink -- which belongs to the ionic halide perovskite family -- offers a lead-free formulation without compromising performance.
From Science Daily
The definition of "lead-free" was then refined to more stringent levels in 2011.
From Science Daily
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