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plumbic

plumbic

9.9
Containing or relating to lead, the heavy metal
  • adjective
  • /ˈplʌmbɪk/
  • Archaic
translation icon : plúmbico
  • Exposure to plumbic chemicals can be hazardous to human health.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the reaction of plumbic oxide with hydrochloric acid.

  • The laboratory analyzed a plumbic compound for its toxicity.

  • The plumbic compounds are often used in batteries.

  • In the study, we analyzed plumbic oxide for its properties.

  • Researchers found that exposure to plumbic elements can lead to serious health issues.

  • The team focused on the properties of plumbic compounds during their experiments.

  • In industrial applications, plumbic materials are commonly used for their durability.

Synonyms

leaden
vsplumbic
1 6.6

Made from the heavy metal used in old pipes and weights

refers to the metal in the +4 oxidation state rather than general material
leaded
vsplumbic
7.0

Containing a heavy soft metal found in old pipes and car fuel

relates to the metal specifically in the +4 oxidation state

Surface Forms

plumbic positive

Morphology

plumbic = plumb (semi-transparent) = plumb + ic

While 'plumb' relates to lead, the specific meaning of 'plumbic' as referring to lead in the +4 oxidation state is specialized knowledge.

Etymology

The word plumbic comes from the old Latin word plumbum, which means 'lead', and it is the same root you see in plumber because old pipes were made of lead. So, plumbic describes something that has or relates to lead, especially the chemical form of lead with a +4 charge.