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

1. a lead alloy that contains about 5% antimony