Meanings
nounsaturnism (uncountable)
Synonyms & antonyms
nounlead poisoning
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nountoxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system
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Origin
- Middle Englishsaturne
- Middle Englishsaturne
- Englishsaturnism
Inherited from Middle English saturne (“lead”).
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APA
saturnism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saturnism
MLA
“saturnism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saturnism. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “saturnism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saturnism.
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