ceruse
/'siəru:s/
Definition
- Noun:
- A white pigment containing lead: "ceruse" refers specifically to a white, lead-based pigment, historically used in paints and cosmetics. It is toxic due to its lead content.
Usage
- "Ceruse" is a technical or historical term. It is used to describe a specific substance, primarily in contexts discussing art history, historical cosmetics, or toxicology.
- It functions as a mass noun (uncountable).
Examples
- Noun:
- Art conservators identified ceruse in the layers of the 17th-century portrait.
- The use of ceruse as a face whitener in the Elizabethan era often led to lead poisoning.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is often used in historical analysis to describe past practices, especially in art and fashion.
- The recipe for the cosmetic paste included a dangerous amount of ceruse.
Variants and Related Words
- White lead: A common synonym for ceruse, specifically referring to basic lead carbonate.
- Lead carbonate: The chemical compound (PbCO₃) that is a primary component of ceruse.
Synonyms
- White lead: The most direct synonym.
- Lead white: Another term used in art contexts.
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Ceruse poisoning: A historical term for lead poisoning resulting from the use of ceruse-based cosmetics.
- Symptoms of ceruse poisoning included skin damage and neurological disorders.
Noun
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a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
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