deleading
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7.8
Removing lead paint from buildings to make them safer for people
- noun
- /dɪˈliːdɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
proceso de eliminación de plomo
- While abrasive blasting could have accomplished the deleading project within a tighter schedule window, the bare metal would have been left exposed throughout the duration of blasting activities, increasing the potential for corrosive damage to the steel pipe.
Examples
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Before renovations could start, the team conducted the deleading to remove hazardous materials.
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The city hired professionals to handle the deleading of its historic buildings to ensure the safety of residents.
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The contractor explained that deleading was necessary to eliminate the risks associated with lead exposure.
Synonyms
18
6.5
A process that removes harmful substances such as chemicals and germs from people, places or things
targets a single toxic metal in buildings to reduce health hazards
Surface Forms
deleading singular
deleadings plural
Morphology
Etymology
Deleading is the name of the process of removing lead paint or materials from a building to reduce health risks. The de- part means 'remove', so the word simply names the act of taking out dangerous lead to make homes and schools safer.