Cerussite

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mineral form of lead carbonate, PbCO₃, that is an ore of lead. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
white lead ore

Etymology

From Latin cērussa (“white lead”) + -ite.

Related phrases

lead carbonatevenetian ceruse

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