Venetian ceruse
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Venetian ceruse
Where it comes from
From its supposed origin in Venice.
noun
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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.
Similar: Venetian white, spirits of Saturn
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| Español | cerusa veneciana, cerusa de Venecia, espíritu de Saturno |
|---|---|
| Français | céruse de Venise |
Talk about this word "Venetian ceruse." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/venetian%20ceruse. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Venetian ceruse. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/venetian%20ceruse "Venetian ceruse." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/venetian%20ceruse.Cite this
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title = {Venetian ceruse},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/venetian%20ceruse},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
