ceruse

/sɪˈɹuːs/ · noun

Meaning

White lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, formerly used as a white pigment, in cosmetics, and for medical purposes.

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Related words

venetian ceruse(English)white lead(English)lead white(English)cerusite(English)whitelead(English)cremnitz white(English)silver white(English)corroding lead(English)skin(English)white(English)lead(English)women(English)

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