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White lead, used as a pigment. See White lead, under White.

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  1. n. White lead, used as a pigment. See White lead, under White.
  2. n. A cosmetic containing white lead.
  3. n. The native carbonate of lead.
  4. n. a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
  5. 1. White lead, used as a pigment. See White lead, under White. 2. A cosmetic containing white lead. To distinguish ceruse from natural bloom. Macaulay. 3. (Min.) The native carbonate of lead.
  6. n a poisonous white pigment that contains lead