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cerusses

cerusses is the plural of cerusse.

Meaning of cerusse

Noun

cerusse (usually uncountable, plural cerusses)

  1. (obsolete, usually) White lead, a basic lead carbonate.
    • This is then dried either in the air or in large airy rooms warmed by a small stove, and is then perfect cerusse or white lead fit for use.1807, Aikin, C. R., Comp., Dictionary Of Chemistry And Mineralogy Vol. 2, page 25

Questions about cerusses

What is cerusses the plural of?
Cerusses is the plural of cerusse.

Words near cerusses in the dictionary

  1. cerused
  2. ceruses
  3. cerusite
  4. cerusites
  5. cerusse
  6. cerusses
  7. cerussite
  8. cerussites
  9. Ceruti
  10. Cerv
  11. cervandonite

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