antimonial lead
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Definition
Noun: - A type of lead alloy: A material made primarily of lead, to which approximately 5% antimony has been added. This alloy is harder and more durable than pure lead.
Usage
- This term is used specifically in metallurgy and materials science to describe a hardened lead alloy.
- It is a technical compound noun referring to the material itself, not an action or quality.
Examples
- Noun:
- The battery plates were made from antimonial lead for increased strength.
- Traditional pewter sometimes contains antimonial lead.
Advanced Usage
- The term is typically used in technical, industrial, or historical contexts, such as describing materials for batteries, plumbing, solder, or radiation shielding.
Variants and Related Words
- Hard lead: A common synonym for antimonial lead.
- Lead-antimony alloy: A more descriptive technical term for the same material.
Synonyms
- Hard lead
- Lead-antimony alloy
Notes
- This is a fixed technical term. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.
Noun
- a lead alloy that contains about 5% antimony