plumbago

• Substantiv mit zwei verschiedenen Bedeutungen: ein weiches, dunkelgraues Mineral, das als Schmierstoff und Moderator in Kernreaktoren verwendet wird; oder eine beliebige Pflanze der Gattung Plumbago, die oft wegen ihrer Zierblüten angebaut wird.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a soft, dark gray mineral used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors; or any plant of the genus Plumbago, often grown for its ornamental flowers.

1. GraphiteC1formaltechnical

   A soft, black, crystalline form of carbon used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

   Graphit

   • Plumbago is commonly used in pencil leads.
   • The nuclear reactor uses plumbago as a moderator.
   • Industrial lubricants often contain plumbago.

   Synonymegraphite

2. Leadwort plantC1formal

   Any plant of the genus Plumbago, typically with blue or white flowers, also known as leadwort.

   Bleiwurz

   • The garden was filled with beautiful plumbago flowers.
   • Plumbago is often grown as an ornamental plant in warm climates.
   • She planted a plumbago bush near the fence.

   Synonymeleadwort