- Black lead
- Black lead Black` lead" Plumbago; graphite. It leaves a blackish mark somewhat like lead. See {Graphite}. [1913 Webster]
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Black lead — Lead Lead (l[e^]d), n. [OE. led, leed, lead, AS. le[ a]d; akin to D. lood, MHG. l[=o]t, G. loth plummet, sounding lead, small weight, Sw. & Dan. lod. [root]123.] 1. (Chem.) One of the elements, a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal, having a bright,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
black lead — n. graphite, as used in lead pencils, etc … English World dictionary
black-lead — Blacklead Black lead , black lead lack lead, v. t. To coat or to polish with black lead (graphite). [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
black lead — Graphite Graph ite, n. [Gr. gra fein to write: cf. F. graphite. See {Graphic}.] (Min.) Native carbon in hexagonal crystals, also foliated or granular massive, of black color and metallic luster, and so soft as to leave a trace on paper. It is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
black-lead — /ˈblæk lɛd/ (say blak led) verb (t) to blacken or polish with black lead …
black-lead lubrication — grafitinis tepalas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Tepalo mišinys su grafitu. atitikmenys: angl. black lead lubrication; graphite grease; grease lubrication rus. графитная смазка … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
black lead — noun used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors • Syn: ↑graphite, ↑plumbago • Hypernyms: ↑carbon, ↑C, ↑atomic number 6 • Hyponyms: ↑lead, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
black lead — /led/, Mineral. graphite; plumbago. [1575 85] * * * graphite (q.v.), though the term is a misnomer, since graphite does not contain any lead. * * * … Universalium
black lead — cerrusite (lead carbonate) … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
black lead — noun (U) a soft black substance; graphite … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
