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English
Etymology
From Latin plumb(um) (“lead”) + -ic. Doublet of molybdic.
Pronunciation
Adjective
plumbic (not comparable)
- (chemistry) Of, pertaining to, resembling or containing lead.
- (chemistry) Specifically, of compounds in which it has a higher valence as contrasted with plumbous compounds.
Derived terms
Translations
describing higher valence lead compounds, in contrast to plumbous
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Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French plombique.
Adjective
plumbic m or n (feminine singular plumbică, masculine plural plumbici, feminine and neuter plural plumbice)
- plumbic
Declension