Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plumbum
Noun
/ˈplʌm.bəm/
Definition
Plumbum is the Latin word for the chemical element lead.
Examples
- Plumbum was widely used in ancient Roman plumbing systems.
- The symbol for lead in the periodic table is derived from the Latin word plumbum.
- Before the health risks were understood, plumbum was commonly used in paints and gasoline.
Meaning
Plumbum refers to the metallic element with symbol Pb, commonly used in various industrial applications and historically used in plumbing.
Synonyms
- Lead
- Pb
