Venetian ceruse
A form of ceruse variously claimed to be pure white lead, equal parts white lead and…A form of ceruse variously claimed to be pure white lead, equal parts white lead and barium sulfate, or white lead mixed with water and vinegar, used to whiten skin and dry sores before it was recognized to cause lead poisoning.
Meaning
1 senses(historical, uncountable)A form of ceruse variously claimed to be pure white lead, equal parts white lead and barium sulfate, or white lead mixed with water and vinegar, used to whiten skin and dry sores before it was recognized to cause lead poisoning.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From its supposed origin in Venice.From its supposed origin in Venice.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsVenetian whitespirits of Saturn
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable