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Lead (Pb)
Lead is a chemical element with symbol Pb (from the Latin plumbum). It is a heavy metal with a density exceeding that of most common materials. In the late 19th century, lead was recognized as highly toxic, and since then it has been phased out for many applications. Lead is a neurotoxin that accumulates in soft tissues and bones, damaging the nervous system and causing brain disorders and, in mammals, blood disorders.