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Definition of plumbic in English:

plumbic

Pronunciation /ˈpləmbik/ /ˈpləmbɪk/

adjective

  • 1Chemistry
    Of lead with a valence of four; of lead (IV).

    Compare with plumbous

    • ‘Alternatively, there is lead(IV) nitrate and plumbic nitrate.’
    1. 1.1Medicine Caused by the presence of lead.

Origin

Late 18th century from Latin plumbum ‘lead’+ -ic.