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.
omnibus. n, pl-buses. 1. a less common word for bus 1. 2. (Library Science & Bibliography) Also called: omnibus volume a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume. 3. (Broadcasting) Also called: omnibus edition a television or radio programme consisting of two or more programmes broadcast earlier in the week. adj.