(inorganic chemistry) The unstable tetrahydride of lead, PbH₄, plumbane

(inorganic chemistry) The insoluble lead salt or sulfuric acid, PbSO₄, that forms in lead-acid batteries

Describing a battery having lead electrodes and an electrolyte of sulfuric acid solution; used in motor vehicles

plural of jump lead

(usually in the plural) Synonym of jumper cable

(pharmacology) the identification of isofunctional molecular structures with significantly different molecular backbones

Slow, boring, dull, or stupid. / Tending to drive too fast.

(idiomatic) (news writing style) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts. See lead paragraph.

Alternative spelling of lead off

Alternative spelling of leadoff