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Plumbum is the latin word for lead, which is where the chemical symbol for lead comes from.  (If a chemical has a wacky symbol that doesn't match up with its English name, it probably came from latin).  Plumbum is also the root for the English word "plumber," this is because the water/sewer system in ancient Rome used lead pipes.

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The element symbol "Pb" for lead comes from its Latin name, "plumbum." This was derived from the Latin word for Plumbing, as lead has been historically used for plumbing pipes. Lead is a heavy metal that is soft, malleable, and resistant to corrosion, making it useful for various applications.

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