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antimonial lead

antimonial lead

8.1
A metal made from lead and a little of another metal used to make parts stronger and resist corrosion
  • noun
  • /ˌæntɪˈmoʊniəl lɛd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plomo antimonioso
  • Many battery grids are made from antimonial lead to enhance durability.

Examples

  • The use of antimonial lead is common in the manufacture of cable sheathing.

  • Due to its improved strength, antimonial lead is ideal for some industrial applications.

  • The engineer recommended using antimonial lead for the project.

  • Many manufacturers prefer antimonial leads for their durability.

  • Due to its improved strength, antimonial lead is ideal for producing strong battery components.

  • Many battery grids are made from antimonial lead to ensure they resist corrosion over time.

  • The use of antimonial lead is common in the production of durable electrical cables.

Synonyms

hard lead
vsantimonial lead
  • Specialized
8.1

Heavy metal that people make harder by adding antimony or other metals for industrial use

specifies about five percent antimony and stresses corrosion resistance

Surface Forms

antimonial lead singular
antimonial leads plural

Morphology

antimonial + lead

The meaning 'a lead alloy containing antimony' is directly and predictably composed from 'antimonial' (pertaining to antimony) + 'lead' (the metal). This follows a straightforward adjective+noun compounding pattern (i.e. lead with antimony) that is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Antimonial lead gets its name from its parts: antimonial means 'with antimony', and antimony is a hard metal added to soft lead to make it stronger. That's why the term means 'lead mixed with antimony' and is used for lead that must be harder and more durable.