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leaded

/ˈlɛdəd/
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Definitions of leaded
  1. adjective
    treated or mixed with lead
    leaded gasoline”
    leaded zinc”
    synonyms:
    antiknock, antiknocking
    suppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines
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    antonyms:
    unleaded
    not treated with lead
    lead-free, nonleaded
    (of gasoline) not containing tetraethyl lead
  2. adjective
    having thin strips of lead between the lines of type
    synonyms:
    spaced
    arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form
  3. adjective
    (of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead
    leaded windowpanes”
    synonyms:
    fixed
    securely placed or fastened or set
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