Venetian ceruse en · NOUN
Etymology
From its supposed origin in Venice.
Meanings
- (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.
Synonyms
spirits of Saturn · Venetian white
Translations (4)
es cerusa de Venecia (Translations) · es espíritu de Saturno (Translations) · fr céruse de Venise (Translations) · es cerusa veneciana (Translations)