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plumbiferous

(pləm bif′ər əs)

adjective

that contains or yields lead

Origin: < plumbum, lead (see plumb) + -ferous

See plumbiferous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Containing lead.

Origin:

Origin: Latin plumbum, lead

Origin: + -ferous

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