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leaded

[ led-id ]

adjective

  1. (of gasoline) containing tetraethyllead.


leaded

/ 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of leaded1

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

For years, the adoption of catalytic converters in automobiles was stymied by leaded gasoline, which gummed up the catalysts’ surfaces.

Today, the Ivy has undergone a complete renovation, restoring it to its grand origins with leaded glass windows, 23 fireplaces, green marble, and a soaring staircase.

This room has a splendid mantel-piece, great carved open beams and beautiful leaded windows.

Aristide looked mournfully over the rain-swept common through the leaded panes, and speculated on the enigma of woman.

The lines in school books should be not more than four inches in length, and they are to be printed in clear, well-leaded type.

The front of this shop of the Sieur Lecamus was all window, formed of sashes of leaded panes, which made the interior very dark.

The grate was black-leaded, and there was a wonderful firescreen with an Alpine landscape.

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