Definition of Plumbago

1. Noun. Used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

Exact synonyms: Black Lead, Graphite
Specialized synonyms: Lead, Pencil Lead, Pencil
Generic synonyms: Atomic Number 6, C, Carbon

2. Noun. Any plumbaginaceous plant of the genus Plumbago.
Group relationships: Genus Plumbago
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

Definition of Plumbago

1. n. Same as Graphite.

Definition of Plumbago

1. graphite [n -GOS] - See also: graphite

Medical Definition of Plumbago

1. 1. Same as Graphite. 2. A genus of herbaceous plants with pretty salver-shaped corollas, usually blue or violet; leadwort. Origin: L, from plumbum lead. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plumbago

plum-yew family
pluma
plumage
plumage
plumaged
plumages
plumate
plumb
plumbable
plumbagin
Plumbaginaceae
plumbaginaceous
Plumbaginales
plumbagineous
plumbago (current term)
plumbago (current term)
plumbagos
Plumbago europaea
plumbate
plumbates
plumbed
plumbeous
plumber
plumber's helper
plumber's snake
plumberies
plumbers
plumbery
plumbic
plumbic

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