plumbosolvency


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plumbosolvency

(ˌplʌmbəʊˈsɒlvənsɪ) or

plumbisolvency

n
(Chemistry) the ability to dissolve lead
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"This chemical cell can exacerbate the problem of plumbosolvency [lead release] and give rise to increased and erratic levels of lead observed at the tap.
Reaction to the solution: lead exposure following partial service line replacement

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