hard lead

Definitions of hard lead
  1. noun
    unrefined lead that is hard because of the impurities it contains
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    type of:
    Pb, atomic number 82, lead
    a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
  2. noun
    a lead alloy that contains about 5% antimony
    synonyms: antimonial lead
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    grid metal
    a kind of hard lead that is used for grids in storage batteries
    type of:
    Pb, atomic number 82, lead
    a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
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