lead azide

lead az·ide

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leed az-ahyd, -id, ey-zahyd, ey-zid]
- /lid ˈæz aɪd, -ɪd, ˈeɪ zaɪd, ˈeɪ zɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leed az-ahyd, -id, ey-zahyd, ey-zid]
- /lid ˈæz aɪd, -ɪd, ˈeɪ zaɪd, ˈeɪ zɪd/

Definition of lead azide words

noun lead azide a highly toxic, colorless crystalline compound, Pb(N 3) 2 , that detonates at 660°F (350°C) and is used as a detonator for explosives. 1

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Origin of lead azide

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15

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Parts of speech for Lead azide

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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lead azide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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