l Ordnance Survey Abbreviation

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Lead

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Chemical symbol Pb. Very soft, bluish-white metal; highly malleable and ductile; poor conductor of electricity, but good noise-dampening material; resistant to corrosion and radiation. Obtained from galena ore. Major end-use is storage batteries, which accounts for 60% of world lead consumption. Also used in ammunition, but has declining use in paints, plumbing equipment and cable coverings because of its toxicity.

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Longitude

Intercepted arc of Equator, or angle at Pole, between the prime meridian and the meridian passing through a named position

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Angle

Same as angle bar. In plane geometry, an angle is the figure formed by two rays, called the sides of the angle, sharing a common endpoint, called the vertex of the angle.

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Lake

A body of fresh or salt water entirely surrounded by land.

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Loch
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