Definition of Tetraethyllead

1. Noun. (organic compound) (alternative spelling of tetraethyl lead) ¹

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Medical Definition of Tetraethyllead

1. Pb(C2H5)4; tetraethylplumbane;an anti-knock compound added to motor fuel; has a toxic action causing anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, muscular weakness, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, and anxiety; death may occur. Synonym: lead tetraethyl. (05 Mar 2000) Tetraethylplumbane. A highly toxic compound used as a gasoline additive. It causes acute toxic psychosis or chronic poisoning if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Chemical name: Plumbane, tetraethyl- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tetraethyllead

tetraedrum
tetraene
tetraenes
tetraenyl
tetraether
tetraethers
tetraethoxysilane
tetraethyl
tetraethyl lead
tetraethyl leads
tetraethyl poisoning
tetraethyl pyrophosphate
tetraethylammonium
tetraethylammonium chloride
tetraethylammonium ion
tetraethyllead (current term)
tetraethylmonothionopyrophosphate
tetraethylorthosilicate
tetraethylthiuram disulfide
tetraferroplatinum
tetraflate
tetraflates
tetrafluoride
tetrafluorides
tetrafluoro
tetrafluoroberyllate
tetrafluoroborate
tetrafluoroborates
tetrafluoroboric acid
tetrafluoroethylene

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