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lead (element)  

Definition

  • Lead is a heavy metal that has been utilized as early as 4000 BCE for a variety of purposes. In Ancient Rome, lead was used for glazing pottery, piping, cooking utensils, and sweetening of wine. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Lead]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LRPW7QL7-G

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