Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of scientific terms with Scottish connections).
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LEADHILLITE. Geol. A carbonated basic lead sulphate, a variety of Susannite, found at Leadhills, Lanarkshire (1827 Edb. New Philosoph. Jnl. III. 117), named by H. Brooke.
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