ceruse

Meaning

Synonym of white lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, particularly as used to whiten skin or in early medicine.

Synonyms

white lead

gold-leaf

artificial beauty-spot

plumbi carbonas

Pronounced as (IPA)
/sɪˈɹuːs/
Etymology

From French céruse, from Latin cērusa, variant of cērussa, q.v.

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