leadless

lead

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [led]
- /lɛd/
- /ˈliːdləs /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [led]
- /lɛd/

Definitions of leadless word

noun leadless Chemistry. a heavy, comparatively soft, malleable, bluish-gray metal, sometimes found in its natural state but usually combined as a sulfide, especially in galena. Symbol: Pb; atomic weight: 207.19; atomic number: 82; specific gravity: 11.34 at 20°C. 1
noun leadless something made of this metal or of one of its alloys. 1
noun leadless a plummet or mass of lead suspended by a line, as for taking soundings. 1
noun leadless bullets collectively; shot. 1
noun leadless black lead or graphite. 1
noun leadless a small stick of graphite, as used in pencils. 1

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Origin of leadless

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English lede, Old English lēad; cognate with Dutch lood, Old Frisian lād lead, German Lot plummet

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leadless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% 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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