Definition of Ceruse

1. Noun. A poisonous white pigment that contains lead.

Exact synonyms: Lead Carbonate, White Lead
Generic synonyms: Pigment

Definition of Ceruse

1. n. White lead, used as a pigment. See White lead, under White.

Definition of Ceruse

1. Noun. White lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, formerly used as a white pigment, in cosmetics, and for medical purposes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ceruse

1. a lead compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ceruse

1. Synonym: lead carbonate. Origin: L. Cerussa (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ceruse

cerulescent
ceruleus nucleus
ceruloplasmin
ceruloplasmins
cerumen
cerumenolysis
cerumenolytic
cerumenolytics
cerumens
ceruminal
ceruminolytic
ceruminoma
ceruminosis
ceruminous
ceruminous glands
ceruse (current term)
cerused
ceruses
cerusite
cerusites
cerussite
cerussites
cervantite
cerveau isole
cervelas
cervelases
cervelat
cervelats
cervelleite
cerveza

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