cerussite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead
    white lead ore.

WordNet

Ce"ru*site, Ce"rus*site noun (Also<
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Definitions
  1. (Min.) Native lead carbonate; a mineral occurring in colorless, white, or yellowish transparent crystals, with an adamantine, also massive and compact.

Webster 1913