plumbiferous

[ pluhm-bif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. yielding or containing lead.

plumbiferous

/ plʌmˈbɪfərəs /

adjective

1. (of ores, rocks, etc) containing or yielding lead

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumbiferous¹

1790–1800; < Latin plumb ( um ) lead + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

The Italian writers assert that the use of lead—the plumbiferous glaze—was applied in Urbino as early as 1300.

From Project Gutenberg

Whether he used a plumbiferous, or lead glaze; or a stanniferous, or tin glaze, we do not know.

From Project Gutenberg