- Learn about Lead | US EPA
This page provides basic information on lead including what it is, where it is found, how one can be exposed, and the health effects associated with lead
- LEAD Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Lead is both a noun and a verb, as most people know There are several unrelated nouns spelled lead: one most commonly refers to a metal (as in, "The paint was made with lead"), and the other most commonly refers to a position of advantage (as in, "Our team was in the lead")
- Lead poisoning - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure
- Lead | Definition, Uses, Properties, Facts | Britannica
Lead, a soft, silvery white or grayish metal in Group 14 (IVa) of the periodic table Lead is very malleable, ductile, and dense and is a poor conductor of electricity Known in antiquity and believed by the alchemists to be the oldest of metals, lead is highly durable and resistant to corrosion
- LEAD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
LEAD definition: 1 to control a group of people, a country, or a situation: 2 (especially in sports or other… Learn more
- Lead - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Lead is an important metal for many types of businesses and industrial processes Lead is most often used in the manufacturing sector (e g , manufacturing products containing lead) but worker exposure can also occur in other industry sectors including construction and wholesale trade
- Lead - Public Health
Lead is a naturally occurring metal that has been used in the production of batteries, metal products such as solder and pipes, devices to shield X-rays, explosives, artillery, ammunition, and more
- Lead Statistics and Information | U. S. Geological Survey
Lead is a very corrosion-resistant, dense, ductile, and malleable blue-gray metal that has been used for at least 5,000 years Early uses of lead included building materials, pigments for glazing ceramics, and pipes for transporting water
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