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lead oxide

American  
[led] / lɛd /

noun

  1. litharge.

  2. any oxide of lead, as red lead.


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Plumbonacrite is a byproduct of lead oxide, allowing the researchers to say with more certainty that Leonardo likely used the powder in his paint recipe.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

The lead oxide plates are connected to the positive or cathode terminal of the cell.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

Hawes already had a 1985 company document showing frit contained more than 1 percent lead oxide, a teratogen, but found it to be of little value.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2015

Increase the lead oxide, and the hue became a heavier red.

From BBC • May 22, 2015

Oils containing lead oxide driers are less influenced in their drying tendencies by conditions of moisture in the atmosphere than oils containing manganese, but frequently, however, the former dry much better in a dry atmosphere.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.