concept   lead
culture   Europe
statement   Lead use in plumbing and paint is regulated in Europe due to its toxicity, but lead pencils are still commonly used for writing.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 lead Europe Lead was historically used in plumbing and paint, but is now recognized as a toxic material and its use is heavily regulated. 1
2 lead pencil Europe Common writing implement for daily use 1