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red lead

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.95 in modern English

Syllables
red lead
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bright red, poisonous oxide of lead, Pb₃O₄, used as a pigment and in glass and ceramics.

Uncountable

noun

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Dated; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

white lead

Synonyms

lead tetroxide minium

Questions

What does red lead mean?
A bright red, poisonous oxide of lead, Pb₃O₄, used as a pigment and in glass and ceramics.

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