plumbous
adj/ˈplʌmbəs/ · [ˈplʌ̈ɱbəs]
Etymology From plumb- + -ous, from Latin plumbōsus (“of or related to lead”), from plumbum (“lead”) + -ōsus (“-ous: forming adjectives”).
1
Of, pertaining to, resembling, or containing lead.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of or pertaining to compounds with lower valence forms of lead.
- Derived terms
- plumbous acid, plumbous chloride, plumbous chromate, plumbous nitrate, plumbous sulfide, plumbous sulphide