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red-lead putty

/ˈrɛd lɛd ˈpʌti/

Traducción: Tipo de masilla oleosa y resistente que contiene minio (tetraóxido de plomo), usada históricamente para sellar juntas en fontanería, acristalar ventanas y como sellador anticorrosivo en metalistería, especialmente sobre hierro fundido y acero. Su uso ha disminuido por la toxicidad del plomo.

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/ˈrɛd lɛd ˈpʌti/formaltechnicalobsoleto
  • esTipo de masilla oleosa y resistente que contiene minio (tetraóxido de plomo), usada históricamente para sellar juntas en fontanería, acristalar ventanas y como sellador anticorrosivo en metalistería, especialmente sobre hierro fundido y acero. Su uso ha disminuido por la toxicidad del plomo.

A type of heavy-duty, oil-based putty containing red lead (lead tetroxide) historically used for sealing joints in plumbing, glazing windows, and as a corrosion-resistant sealant in metalwork, particularly on iron and steel. Its use has declined due to lead toxicity concerns.

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    A type of putty made with red lead (lead tetroxide) and linseed oil, used historically for sealing joints in plumbing and pipework.

    esmasilla de minio

    • The plumber used red-lead putty to seal the threaded pipe joints.
    • Red-lead putty was a standard material for waterproofing in older buildings.
    • He applied red-lead putty carefully around the flange to prevent leaks.