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white lead

/waɪt lɛd/

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/waɪt lɛd/C1formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruТоксичный белый пигмент, состоящий из основного карбоната свинца, исторически использовавшийся в красках и косметике, но в настоящее время в значительной степени запрещённый из-за опасности для здоровья.

A toxic white pigment composed of basic lead carbonate, historically used in paints and cosmetics but now largely banned due to health hazards.

  1. White pigmentC2formal

    A white, heavy, poisonous powder (basic lead carbonate) formerly used as a pigment in paints, especially for exterior use.

    ruБелила свинцовые

    • White lead was commonly used in house paints until its toxicity was widely recognized.
    • The old building's paint contained white lead, requiring special removal procedures.
    • Artists historically used white lead to create a brilliant, opaque white in their works.