Word
leaded
Phoneticslead·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫɛdɪd/
UK/lˈɛdɪd/
Definition
adj. containing lead, a soft grey metal that can be harmful to health. You see it in phrases like leaded petrol and leaded glass.
adj. containing or reinforced with lead, especially fuel treated with tetraethyl lead or glass held in lead strips. Common in historical contexts, as such uses are now largely phased out for health reasons.
Examples
“This old house has leaded windows.”
“The mechanic warns drivers that leaded petrol damages modern engines and is banned in many countries.”
“The chapel preserves its original leaded panes, whose grey lattice softens the afternoon light while reminding visitors of building practices abandoned for health reasons.”
Examples
simple
“This old house has leaded windows.”
contextual
“The mechanic warns drivers that leaded petrol damages modern engines and is banned in many countries.”
complex
“The chapel preserves its original leaded panes, whose grey lattice softens the afternoon light while reminding visitors of building practices abandoned for health reasons.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “leaded” in context.
Verb
01. avoid leaded
“Drivers were advised to avoid leaded fuel for environmental reasons.”
verb + adj
02. ban leaded
“Most countries have banned leaded petrol because it harms health.”
verb + adj
03. replace leaded
“The garage helped replace leaded petrol with safer unleaded fuel.”
verb + adj
04. run on leaded
“Old cars used to run on leaded petrol before it was banned.”
verb + prep + adj
Adjective
05. heavily leaded
“The old church has heavily leaded windows with colourful stained glass.”
adv + adj
06. highly leaded
“Highly leaded crystal looks brilliant but needs careful handling.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. leaded fuel
“Leaded fuel can damage modern engines and human health.”
adj + noun
08. leaded glass
“The front door has beautiful panels of leaded glass.”
adj + noun
09. leaded petrol
“Leaded petrol was phased out because it pollutes the air.”
adj + noun
10. leaded window
“The cottage still has its original leaded windows.”
adj + noun
11. ban leaded petrol
“The government banned leaded petrol to protect children's health.”
12. phase out leaded petrol
“Europe phased out leaded petrol by the early 2000s.”
Pitfall
he leaded the project
he led the project
Led is the past tense of lead meaning to guide; leaded means containing lead.
Real-World Examples
“For decades we used leaded petrol as fuel - because companies added lead additives to help petrol burn more efficiently.” Etymology
Antonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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