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ceruse

/ˈsɪə.ruːs/

翻译: 指一种含铅的白色颜料,有毒,历史上曾用于化妆品和涂料。

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noun

/ˈsɪə.ruːs/C2formal已废弃
  • zh指一种含铅的白色颜料,有毒,历史上曾用于化妆品和涂料。

A noun referring to a poisonous white pigment that contains lead, historically used in cosmetics and paints.

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  1. White lead pigmentC2formal

    A toxic white pigment composed primarily of lead carbonate, historically used in cosmetics and paints.

    zh铅白

    • Ancient Roman women used ceruse to whiten their skin.
    • The use of ceruse in makeup was eventually banned due to its toxicity.
    • Artists in the Renaissance sometimes employed ceruse in their paints.

    同义词white lead