leaded

American  

[led-id] / ˈlɛd ɪd /

adjective

1. (of gasoline) containing tetraethyllead.

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leaded British  

/ ˈlɛdɪd /

adjective

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

   leaded lights

2. (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

Example Sentences

Not until 1996 did the feds ban most leaded gas, something California did two years earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

I was staring up at the gabled roof and the leaded windows.

From Literature

Braiding memoir, pop science and true crime, Fraser delivers a remarkable, persuasive narrative about how good-old-fashioned American values — manufacturing might, westward expansion, cheap leaded gas — turned into a literally toxic combination.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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