An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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lead
  سرب  
sorb (#)
Fr.: plomb  

A metallic chemical element; symbol Pb (L. plumbum, of unknown origin). Atomic number 82; atomic weight 207.2; melting point 327.502°C; boiling point about 1,740°C. One of the oldest metals used by humanity, because of its relatively low melting point.

Etymology (EN): O.E. lead, from W.Gmc. *loudhom (cf. O.Fris. lad, M.Du. loot “lead,” Ger. Lot “weight, plummet”).

Etymology (PE): Sorb, from Mid.Pers. srub “lead;” Av. sru- “lead.”