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 • May 29, 2024
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 • May 2, 2024
The definition of "lead-free" was then refined to more stringent levels in 2011.
From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023
The Biden administration says investment is vital to fix this injustice and ensure everyone has safe, lead-free drinking water.
From Washington Times • Nov. 30, 2023
It seems he was no "war-luck," as the Scots commonly call such men, who, they say, are iron-free or lead-free.
From Discourses on Satire and on Epic Poetry by Dryden, John
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