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leaded

/ˈled.ɪd/

Traduction: Qualifie ce qui contient du plomb, par exemple du verre au plomb ou de l'essence au plomb (éthylée).

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adjective

/ˈled.ɪd/C1formaltechnical
  • frQualifie ce qui contient du plomb, par exemple du verre au plomb ou de l'essence au plomb (éthylée).

Describes something that contains lead, such as leaded glass or leaded fuel.

  1. Fixed with lead stripsB2formal

    Describing panes of glass that are held in place by thin strips of lead, often in windows.

    frplombé (verre)

    • The church had beautiful leaded glass windows.
    • They restored the old leaded window panes.
    • The house featured leaded glass in the front door.
  2. Treated or mixed with leadB2formal

    Describing something that has been treated or combined with lead, such as fuel or paint.

    frplombé

    • Leaded gasoline was once common but is now banned in many countries.
    • The old paint was leaded and required special removal.
    • Leaded crystal glassware contains lead oxide.
  3. Printing with lead linesC1formal

    Describing type that has thin strips of lead inserted between lines to increase spacing.

    frInterligné (typographie)

    • The book was printed with leaded type for better readability.
    • Leaded text was common in older printing presses.
    • The printer adjusted the leaded spacing for the manuscript.
Formes
  • more leaded comparative form
  • most leaded superlative form