lead- root words — words with the lead- root

The root lead- comes from English lead, meaning the metal lead. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including tetraethyllead. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lead- root

Explore words with lead- — words containing the lead- root and sharing its sense of "the metal lead". Examples include tetraethyllead. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lead- mean?

The lead- root means the metal lead, from English lead. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.