Deleaded

/diːˈledɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having had lead removed; treated to eliminate lead contamination.

Etymology

From 'delead' + '-ed' (past participle/adjective). Used as either a past participle or descriptive adjective for materials treated to remove lead.

Kelly Says

Deleaded gasoline was actually marketed as 'unleaded' to consumers, but it's technically 'deleaded'—a brilliant marketing decision because 'unleaded' sounds cleaner than admitting they had to remove the poison.

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