black lead

Noun

Meaning

Plumbago; graphite. It leaves a blackish mark somewhat like lead. See Graphite.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Despite She-Ra's success, the animation studio was rebuked for trying to pitch an animated series with a black lead character. Source: Internet

Surveillance footage shows the pet, a large white dog, chasing another dog while its black lead was dragging along the ground behind it. Source: Internet

Because of its military importance, this unique mine and its production were strictly controlled by the Crown. citation Other names main Historically, graphite was called black lead or plumbago. Source: Internet

The term black lead usually refers to a powdered or processed graphite, matte black in color. Source: Internet

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