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plumbous

Pronunciation: /ˈplʌmbəs/

Definition of plumbous

adjective

Chemistry
  • of lead with a valency of two; of lead(II). Compare with plumbic.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin plumbosus 'full of lead'

plumbous in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of plumbous in the US English dictionary