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View synonyms for plumbous

plumbous

[pluhm-buhs]

adjective

Chemistry.

  1. containing bivalent lead.

plumbous

/ ˈplʌmbəs /

adjective

  1. of or containing lead in the divalent state

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plumbous1

From the Latin word plumbōsus, dating back to 1675–85. See plumb, -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of plumbous1

C17: from Late Latin plumbōsus full of lead, from Latin plumbum lead
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Example Sentences

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A mixture of two parts of heavy spar and one of the plumbous compound.

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