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Lead tetraethyl

Lead tetraethyl --> tetraethyllead

Pb(C2H5)4; tetraethylplumbane;an anti-knock compound added to motor fuel; has a toxic action causing anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, muscular weakness, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, and anxiety; death may occur.

Synonym: lead tetraethyl.


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