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plumbous

plum·bous

UK/ˈplʌmbəs/ US/ˈplʌ̈ɱbəs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or consisting of lead

Synonyms

Origin

From plumb- + -ous, from Latin plumbōsus (“of or related to lead”), from plumbum (“lead”) + -ōsus (“-ous: forming adjectives”).

Phrases

  • plumbous acid
  • plumbous chloride
  • plumbous chromate
  • plumbous nitrate
  • plumbous sulfide
  • plumbous sulphide

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