- ceruss
- , «a (L). White lead
Dictionary of word roots and combining forms . Donald J. Borror. 2013.
ceruss
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cerussite — /sear euh suyt , si rus uyt/, n. a mineral, lead carbonate, PbCO3, found in masses or in colorless, transparent crystals: an important ore of lead. [1840 50; < L ceruss(a) CERUSE + ITE1] * * * ▪ mineral lead carbonate (PbCO3), an important ore… … Universalium
cerussite — ce•rus•site [[t]ˈsɪər əˌsaɪt, sɪˈrʌs aɪt[/t]] n. mir a mineral, lead carbonate, PbCO3, found in masses or in colorless transparent crystals: an important ore of lead • Etymology: 1840–50; < L cēruss(a) ceruse+ ite I … From formal English to slang
