Agricoltura e Diritto: Sicurezza Alimentare
| English |
| lead |
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| Attestation |
3
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| Part of speech |
Noun
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| Grammatical label |
Uncountable
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| Definition |
Lead (Pb) is a metal. Lead melts easily and quickly, and it can be molded or shaped into thin sheets and can be drawn out into wire or threads. Lead also has great resistance to different weather conditions. Unfortunately, lead and lead compounds are toxic and can present a severe hazard to those who are overexposed to them. Whether ingested or inhaled, lead is readily absorbed and distributed throughout the body.
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| Definition source |
Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management
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| Context |
To set up limits for several contaminants: ochratoxin A, cadmium, lead, 3-MCPD, dioxin and, possibly, PCBs.
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| Context source |
White Paper on food safety COM(1999)719 final
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| Subject field |
Food safety
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| Sub-field |
White paper on food safety: Commission's proposals
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| Generic concept |
Contaminant
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| Coordinate concept |
Ochratoxin A, Cadmium , 3-MCPD, Dioxin, PCBs
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| fr |
Plomb
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| it |
Piombo
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| Reliability code |
3
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