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

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaded¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Science News

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.

From Washington Blade

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg