plumbic

plum·bic

[pluhm-bik]
adjective Chemistry.
containing lead, especially in the tetravalent state.

Origin:
1790–1800; < Latin plumb(um) lead + -ic

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plumbic (ˈplʌmbɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or containing lead in the tetravalent state

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plumbic plum·bic (plŭm'bĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing lead, especially with a valence of four.

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