cerusse

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noun

White lead, a basic lead carbonate.

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Meanings

nouncerusse (usually uncountable, plural cerusses)

plural cerusses

  1. obsoleteuncountableusuallychemistryWhite lead, a basic lead carbonate.

    This is then dried either in the air or in large airy rooms warmed by a small stove, and is then perfect cerusse or white lead fit for use.

    1807, Aikin, C. R., Comp., Dictionary Of Chemistry And Mineralogy Vol. 2, page 25
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