Olovný

Olovný is a Czech adjective meaning related to lead or containing lead. In technical and scientific language it describes materials, components, or substances that include lead or possess lead-like properties such as high density and softness. The term is derived from the noun olovo (lead) and is used in various contexts where a lead-containing or lead-derived character is intended.

The word is formed from olovo by the standard Czech process of turning a noun into an adjective. It is used to modify nouns in accord with gender and number, indicating that the described object has lead as a material or attribute, for example when describing a lead shielding, a lead-containing compound, or a lead-based alloy in technical texts.

Lead is the chemical element with the symbol Pb and atomic number 82. It is a dense, soft metal that is bluish when freshly cut and tarnishes to a dull gray. Lead occurs mainly in the mineral galena (lead sulfide) and has a long history of use in construction, plumbing, paints, solder, and batteries. In modern practice, many traditional uses have been restricted or replaced due to health and environmental concerns.

Olovný descriptions are common in discussions of materials and products where lead is present. Because lead exposure can be toxic, regulatory measures govern its handling, usage, and disposal, and there is ongoing effort to reduce or eliminate lead in consumer goods and the environment.