Ceruse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪˈɹuːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ceruse is a noun meaning Synonym of white lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, particularly as used to whiten skin or in early medicine.
Meaning
Synonym of white lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, particularly as used to whiten skin or in early medicine.
Example Sentences
Galen hath taken exceptions at such waters which run through leaden pipes, ob cerussam quæ in iis generatur, for that unctuous ceruse, which causeth dysenteries and fluxes […].
Word Forms
- ceruses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cerusite, whitelead, cerussite, clearcole, ceruleum, ceresine.
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