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Meaning of "ceruse" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CERUSE

From Old French céruse, from Latin cērussa, perhaps ultimately from Greek kēros wax.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CERUSE

ceruse  [səˈruːs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CERUSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ceruse is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CERUSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ceruse

Venetian ceruse

Venetian Ceruse, also known as Spirits of Saturn, was a 16th-century cosmetic used as a skin whitener. It was in great demand and considered the best available at that time. The pigment of white lead caused lead poisoning, damaging the skin and causing hair loss. Usage over an extended period could cause death. A notable user was Elizabeth I of England.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CERUSE


abstruse
əbˈstruːs
Bruce
bruːs
crouse
kruːs
douce
duːs
Elbrus
ɪlˈbruːs
Goes
ɡuːs
goose
ɡuːs
induce
ɪnˈdjuːs
introduce
ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs
juice
dʒuːs
loose
luːs
luce
luːs
moose
muːs
mousse
muːs
produce
prəˈdjuːs
reduce
rɪˈdjuːs
reproduce
ˌriːprəˈdjuːs
spruce
spruːs
truce
truːs
Zeus
zjuːs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CERUSE

certify
certiorari
certitude
cerule
cerulean
cerulein
ceruleous
ceruloplasmin
cerumen
ceruminous
cerusite
cerussite
Cervantes
cervelas
cervelat
Cervena
cerveza
cervical
cervical cancer
cervical screening

WORDS THAT END LIKE CERUSE

abuse
because
cause
child abuse
cruse
druse
excuse
Father of the House
house
masseuse
mouse
pause
peruse
reperuse
ruse
the House
underuse
use
warehouse
widow´s cruse

Synonyms and antonyms of ceruse in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ceruse» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CERUSE

Find out the translation of ceruse to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ceruse from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ceruse» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铅粉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ceruse
570 millions of speakers

English

ceruse
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सफ़ेदा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إسفيداج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

белила
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ceruse
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সফেদা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

céruse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ceruse
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ceruse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ceruse
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ceruse
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ceruse
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chất bạch diên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ceruse
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्कश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fondöten
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ceruse
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ceruse
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

білила
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ceruse
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ανθρακικός μόλυβδος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ceruse
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

BLYVITT
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

ceruse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ceruse

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CERUSE»

The term «ceruse» is regularly used and occupies the 105.668 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CERUSE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ceruse

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CERUSE»

Discover the use of ceruse in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ceruse and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The British Cyclopaedia of the Arts, Sciences, History, ...
white ceruse, ground and diluted in pure or refined oil, and finish with giving one or more layers of white lead prepared in the same manner. To paint chairs, benches, stone, or plaster, in a superior way, give a layer of white ceruse ground in oil ...
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Painted Faces on the Renaissance Stage: The Moral ...
face-whiteners, rouges, and lip salves was ceruse (from the Latin cerussa or white lead), which was made by exposing plates of lead to the vapor of vinegar. When coloring was added — such as red ocher or red crystalline mercuric sulphide, ...
Annette Drew-Bear, 1994
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The Builder's Complete Guide: Comprehending the Theory and ...
To paint arbours and all kinds of garden work, give a layer of white ceruse ground in common oil, and diluted in the same oil, with the addition of a little litharge ; then give two layers of green, composed of one pound of verdigrise and two ...
Charles Frederick Partington, 1825
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Human Lead Exposure
D. WHITE LEAD OR CERUSE Pliny18 aptly observed that the medicinal properties of white lead (psimithium, or sugar of lead) basically "are the same as those of other lead compounds, only it is the mildest of them all, and beside that, it is ...
Herbert L. Needleman, 1991
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Encyclopaedia Perthensis; Or Universal Dictionary of the ...
Cataplasms, 558—560. Catechu, infusion of, 79 : tincture of, 188 : electuary of, 485. Cathartic extract, 232. Caustic lixivium, 353. Caustic, lunar, 385. Cerates, 510: simple, 513^ compound, 531, 532 : of soap, 540. Ceruse, comp, powder of, 476.
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The Annals of Electricity, Magnetism, and Chemistry; and ...
acetic acid does not amount to the one hundred and fiftieth part of the weight of the lead, and we know that in good operations almost the whole of the lead is transformed into ceruse. M. Graham has arrived at similar conclusions in England  ...
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The Eclectic Journal of Medicine
onl : in others, the sufferers are immediately sent to an hospital. In Germany and H0 land, where ceruse manufactories are very numerous, the government obliges the manufacturers to intrust the health of their workmen to a medical man.
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Eclectic Journal of Medicine
only: in others, the sufferers are immediately sent to an hospital. In Germany and Holland, where ceruse manufactories are very numerous, the government obliges the manufacturers to intrust the health of their workmen to a medical man. 12th.
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The Technical repository, by T. Gill
covered with ceruse, which a child threw in ; after having separated them from the soiled and pasty ceruse, and from the thick residuum of vinegar, which is always found, in a greater or lesser quantity, at the bottoms of the pots. In the second ...
Thomas Gill (patent-agent), 1824
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Venetian Ceruse
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Venetian Ceruse, also known as Spirits of Saturn, was a 16th century cosmetic used as a skin whitener. It was in great demand and considered the best available at that time.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CERUSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ceruse is used in the context of the following news items.
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In the wrong skin: Thailand needs to come to terms with 'white power'
... piling ceruse (white lead powder) on their faces; something that if it didn't kill them, it certainly made them weaker; or applying the highly toxic ... «Asian Correspondent, Jun 15»
2
Fashion victims, all
Our modish desires have made fashion victims of us all — even the Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I, wasn't immune. She is said to have used ceruse, ... «The Indian Express, Jun 15»
3
8 Beauty Secrets Straight from Royalty
The most popular beauty product was ceruse, a mix of white lead and vinegar. High foreheads were also coveted at this time as well, and ... «Yahoo News, Jun 15»
4
Stock's Neapolitan model opens in The Estuary at Grey Oaks
The white oak planking features a ceruse taupe finish. Furnishings include a skirted sofa in a light colored linen, two chairs with traditional lines ... «Naples Daily News, May 15»
5
A plasterclass in decoration: the art of pargeting
Here was an early mention of “Venetian ceruse”, the mixture of vinegar and white lead that women plastered on their faces like an iced biscuit, ... «Financial Times, May 15»
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Hubba, Clubba! Calling All Club Promoters … Have We Got a Deal …
... a versatile environment of plush luxury and awesome finishes such as wide-planks ceruse oak floors reminiscent of French castles, industrial ... «Commercial Observer, Apr 15»
7
New Orleans area book events through May 26
... 2727 Prytania St. Christophe Pourny discusses and signs his overview of favorite techniques—ceruse, vernis anglais and water gilding, with ... «The New Orleans Advocate, Apr 15»
8
Interior designers turn homes into furnished art spaces in 'Living …
... and Strauss' accent tables crafted from rift-sawn oak that's been wire-brushed and finished with a ceruse technique to highlight the texture. «The Star Online, Mar 15»
9
One Of The Hazards Of The 1700s Was Death By Rouge
Women painted their faces pure white with Venetian ceruse, which was made by mixing lead with vinegar. Because make-up was expensive, ... «io9, Feb 15»
10
Akron Art Museum exhibit helps visitors feel at home with art
... and Strauss' accent tables crafted from rift-sawn oak that's been wire-brushed and finished with a ceruse technique to highlight the texture. «Akron Beacon Journal, Feb 15»

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