עופרת

Hebrew

Chemical element
Pb
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Root
ע־פ־ר (ʿ-p-r)
6 terms

Pronunciation

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Noun

עוֹפֶרֶת • ('oféretf

  1. (uncountable) lead (a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity)

References

  • עופרת” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language

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