Pb
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- noun
- Specialized
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plomo
- Concentrations of over 24,000 mg/kg Zn and 5,000 mg/kg Pb have been measured in one area (on the mine tailings).
- Pb exposure
- Pb levels
- Pb concentrations
Examples
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In the present study, Pb was associated with symptoms of the hyperactive-impulsive type, but not the inattentive type of ADHD.
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In industry, Pb is often used in batteries and radiation shielding materials.
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A much smaller fraction of the Pb in other consumer products ever gets recycled.
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Nevertheless, published data, particularly in the case of Cd and Pb, question this assumption.
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Available studies showed that Pb crosses the placenta but does not accumulate.
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Relevant to this study, prenatal Pb exposure was assessed from maternal blood during the second trimester of pregnancy.
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The electrodes are made of lead (Pb) and the electrolyte is sulfuric acid.
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Acid-digested samples were analyzed for total Pb using dynamic reaction cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (DRC-ICP-MS, Perkin Elmer).
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The pipes in older buildings may contain Pb, which can be harmful if ingested.
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To prevent lead poisoning, it is important to check for Pb in paints and plumbing fixtures.
Synonyms
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A heavy soft metal that is poisonous and used in batteries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pb is the chemical symbol from the old Latin word plumbum, which means 'lead'. The same root gave us the word 'plumber' because plumbers once worked with lead pipes, so Pb still stands for the metal lead.