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lead
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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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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/4723