Lead water pipes were still in common use in the early 20th century and remain in many households. Lead-tin alloy solder was commonly used to join copper pipes, but modern practice uses tin-antimony alloy solder to join copper in order to eliminate lead hazards.
DEFINITION of 'Omnibus Account'. An account between two futures merchants (brokers). It involves the transaction of individual accounts which are combined in this type of account, allowing for easier management by the futures merchant.Next Up.t involves the transaction of individual accounts which are combined in this type of account, allowing for easier management by the futures merchant.
A sweep account is an account set up at a bank or other financial institution where the funds are automatically managed between a primary cash account and secondary investment accounts. Contents. Function. A sweep account combines two or more accounts at a bank or a financial institution, moving funds between them in a predetermined manner.