plumbic
Relating to lead
Plumbic means containing or relating to lead, especially in its higher valence state.
The term appears in chemistry: plumbic oxide, plumbic acid.
Like many element-derived adjectives (ferric, cupric), plumbic sees use mainly in technical contexts.
The root is the Latin word for lead, which also gives us plumber—originally a worker in lead pipes.
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- PbElement eighty-two
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- heavy metalAggressive amplified rock genre
- isotopesAtomic number twins
electrons · protons · neutrons · valence · electronegativity · crystal structure · element · chemistry
Atom's electron loss measure
- valencyAtom's bonding capacity
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
- compoundCombined into one
- saltSodium chloride compound
precipitate · solution · reagent · synthesis
Closely packed together
- heavyOf great mass
- malleableCapable of being shaped
- ductileAble to deform permanently
- softYielding to touch
corrosion resistant · dull · opaque · conductive · alloying · smelting · casting · workable
Toxic heavy metal accumulation
- neurotoxicityHarmful effects on nerves
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- bioaccumulationPollutant concentration in tissues
encephalopathy · chelation · abatement · remediation · exposure · leaching
Portable energy storage units
- solderFusible bonding alloy
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
- radiation shieldingProtective barrier against emissions
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
counterweights · wheel balancing · roofing · flashing · crystal glass · typecasting · soundproofing
lead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- PbElement eighty-two
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- heavy metalAggressive amplified rock genre
isotopes · electrons · protons · neutrons · valence · electronegativity · crystal structure · element · chemistry · saturnine
oxidation state
Atom's electron loss measure
- valencyAtom's bonding capacity
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
- compoundCombined into one
salt · precipitate · solution · reagent · synthesis
dense
Closely packed together
soft · corrosion resistant · dull · opaque · conductive · alloying · smelting · casting · workable
lead poisoning
Toxic heavy metal accumulation
- neurotoxicityHarmful effects on nerves
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
bioaccumulation · encephalopathy · chelation · abatement · remediation · exposure · leaching
batteries
Portable energy storage units
- solderFusible bonding alloy
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
- radiation shieldingProtective barrier against emissions
ammunition · counterweights · wheel balancing · roofing · flashing · crystal glass · typecasting · soundproofing
- indoor plumbingBuilding's water and drainage system
- plumb lineTool showing true vertical
- plumber's crackVisible gluteal cleft
- plumbing snakeClog-removing coil tool
- plumber's snakeCoiled tool clearing pipe blockages
- plumbing repairsMaintenance of water systems