“plumbisolvent”的英英意思

单词 plumbisolvent
释义 ˌplumbiˈsolvent, a.
Erron. plumbo-solvent.
[f. L. plumb-um lead + solvent: for the form cf. L. tergiversans, velivolans, bellipotens, etc.]
Acting as a solvent on lead, capable of dissolving lead. Hence plumbiˈsolvency, capacity of dissolving lead.
1892M. Mackenzie in Youth's Comp. 31 Mar. 162 (Funk) Lead is a fruitful source of disease in certain districts..where the water has what is termed a plumbo-solvent quality.1897Allbutt's Syst. Med. II. 965 Occasionally it is necessary to test the ‘plumbo-solvency’ of a suspected water.Ibid. 966 Water..may..dissolve lead by a true plumbo-solvent action.

 

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