| Plumbous | a. [ From Plumbum. ] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or containing, lead; -- used specifically to designate those compounds in which it has a lower valence as contrasted with plumbic compounds. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Plumber | n. [ F. plombier. See Plumb. ] One who works in lead; esp., one who furnishes, fits, and repairs lead pipes. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Hence: Any worker who installs or repairs piping and related equipment for conveyance of water, gas, or drainage into or out of buildings, or within buildings to fixtures or equipment using water. The type of material used for the conduits varies with the application, and may be may be of lead, iron, copper, glass, palstic, or other material. [ PJC ] |