plumbiferous

American

[pluhm-bif-er-uhs] / plʌmˈbɪf ər əs /

adjective

yielding or containing lead.

plumbiferous British

/ plʌmˈbɪfərəs /

adjective

(of ores, rocks, etc) containing or yielding lead

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Etymology

Origin of plumbiferous

1790–1800; < Latin plumb ( um ) lead + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

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Whether he used a plumbiferous, or lead glaze; or a stanniferous, or tin glaze, we do not know.

From The Story of Porcelain by Bassett, Sara Ware

On charcoal the plumbiferous glass becomes grey and dull.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

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