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leaded

American

[led-id] / ˈlɛd ɪd /

adjective

(of gasoline) containing tetraethyllead.

leaded British

/ ˈlɛdɪd /

adjective

(of windows) composed of small panes of glass held in place by thin grooved strips of lead

leaded lights
(of petrol) containing tetraethyl lead in order to improve combustion

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Etymology

Origin of leaded

First recorded in 1935–40; lead ² + -ed ³

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leaded

Sharply defined restrictions on biological weapons, ozone-destroying chemicals, leaded gasoline and tobacco marketing have also succeeded.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

“You’re invited to relax and entertain surrounded by a stately fireplace, regal archways and a row of leaded glass arched windows framing open-sky views,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

The homes are filled with quirky leaded glass windows, uneven angles and heaps of wood shingles, resembling a thatched straw roof.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025

For many years, lead toxicity was assumed to be closely tied to human industry, including smelting, mining, and the use of leaded petrol and paint.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2025

Snow fell that morning outside the courthouse windows, four tall, narrow arches of leaded glass that yielded a great quantity of weak December light.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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