delead

/ˈdɛlɛd/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or discharge lead from (a material, such as a bullet or a solder)

“The process of deleading old ammunition is crucial for environmental safety.”

2. verb

to reduce or remove the content of lead from (a material or a mixture)

“The deleading process made the contaminated soil safe for human habitation.”

3. noun

the act of removing or discharging lead from a material

“The deleading of the old factory’s soil took months to complete.”

Synonyms

  • delead
  • deleadify

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • lead