Synonyms

plumbous

American

[pluhm-buhs] / ˈplʌm bəs /

adjective

Chemistry.

containing bivalent lead.

plumbous British

/ ˈplʌmbəs /

adjective

of or containing lead in the divalent state

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Etymology

Origin of plumbous

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

Example Sentences

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

From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas

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