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Princeton's WordNet
white lead, ceruse, lead carbonatenoun
a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
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white leadnoun
A basic lead carbonate once used in paint
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White lead
White lead is the basic lead carbonate 2PbCO3·Pb(OH)2. It is a complex salt, containing both carbonate and hydroxide ions. White lead occurs naturally as a mineral, in which context it is known as hydrocerussite, a hydrate of cerussite. It was formerly used as an ingredient for lead paint and a cosmetic called Venetian ceruse, because of its opacity and the satiny smooth mixture it made with dryable oils. However, it tended to cause lead poisoning, and its use has been banned in most countries.White lead compounds known as lead soap were also used as additive for lubricants for bearings and in machine shops. Lead soap was also used as an oil drying agent for paints made with drying oil or air drying paints made with alkyd resins. Lead is often used with cobalt driers. Lead free substitutes have been developed to replace this use of lead in paint.
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white lead
White lead is a toxic chemical compound that was historically used as a pigment in paints. Its chemical formula is 2PbCO3•Pb(OH)2, and it is also known as lead carbonate or lead (II) carbonate. It appears as a white, crystalline powder that is insoluble in water. Despite its effectiveness as a pigment, its use has been largely discontinued due to its toxicity and detrimental effects on health.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of white lead in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of white lead in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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