lead-free

adjective

: not containing lead
lead-free gasoline

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This decorative ceramic jar contains a soy wax blend with a lead-free cotton wick. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026 Traditionally, crystal is a kind of glass made with lead, but modern crystal manufacturers offer lead-free options. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 As of a few days ago, Ladd has a new service line, lead-free. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026 Each piece features a nonstick granite surface to prevent your food from sticking, and are all PFOA-, cadmium-, and lead-free. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lead-free

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“Lead-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-free. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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