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lead

Term

A heavy toxic bluish-white metallic element that is highly malleable; occurs principally as galena and is used in alloys, accumulators, cable sheaths, paints, and as a radiation shield.

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2004

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http://www.eionet.eu.int/GEMET

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EEA

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European Environment Agency

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Long definition

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