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leaded

adjective

Simple meaning

Containing or treated with the element lead.

Pronunciation

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lehdid

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ˈlɛdɪd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Containing or treated with the element lead.

  2. Treated or mixed with lead

  3. Held in place by strips of lead.

  4. Containing tetraethyllead.

  5. Having a lead, or leads

  6. informal

    Caffeinated.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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Containing

leaded bronzeleaded window

Other combinations

leaded gasolineleaded glassleaded fuelleaded petrolleaded chipheavily leaded

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • leadverbBase word

    Take somebody somewhere.

Word family

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  • leadernounPerson or profession

    A person who rules or guides or inspires others.

Compound terms

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  • leaded bronzenounCompound term

    Bronze to which 1-4% lead is added.

  • leaded gasolinenounCompound term

    Gasoline treated with a lead compound to reduce motor knocks.

  • leaded petrolnounCompound term

    Gasoline treated with a lead compound to reduce motor knocks.

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Antonyms

Sense: containing or treated with the element lead

unleadedRare

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