lead lining

Dense protective layer

Lead lining is a layer of lead used to shield against radiation, found in X-ray rooms, nuclear facilities, and protective equipment.

The density of lead blocks harmful rays that lighter materials cannot stop.

The walls had lead lining to protect staff from exposure.

Metaphorically, a lead lining suggests heavy but necessary protection.

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heavy · dense · apron · hazmat suit · bunker · cold war · nuclear · nuclear bunker · barrier · protective barrier · containment · metal · thick · safety · hospital · dentist · armor · vault

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Opposites
radiation permeability

lead liningglass

Transparent solid from sand

glass window · plastic · unshielded · open air · window

protective function

lead liningunshielded

Lacking protective barrier

exposed · unprotected · bare · open · vulnerable

material density/weight

lead liningair gap

Empty interval between objects

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G