Atomic Number 82 (Noun)
Meaning
A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey; "the children were playing with lead soldiers".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The atomic number 82 is a chemical symbol that represents the chemical element lead on the periodic table.
- Pencils are filled with graphite mixed with clay and a binding agent to hold them together, but the paint or coating may contain atomic number 82.
- Old paint containing atomic number 82 is a health hazard when sanding or burning the wood to remove it.
- High levels of atomic number 82 in soil can contaminate plants and become a high-risk hazard to humans.
- Babies and young children are more vulnerable to the dangers of ingesting small objects containing atomic number 82.