White lead Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
lead carbonate; ceruse.
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(a) A carbonate of lead much used in painting, and for other purposes; ceruse.(b) (Min.) Native lead carbonate; cerusite. - hydrated carbonate of lead, obtained as a white, amorphous powder, and much used as an ingredient of white paint.
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- hydrated carbonate of lead, obtained as a white, amorphous powder, and much used as an ingredient of white paint.
