Plural of ceruse; multiple forms, samples, or types of white lead pigment or lead carbonate preparations.
Standard English plural of ceruse. Used in historical texts and museum contexts when discussing various lead-based white pigments.
Museum conservators can identify different historical 'ceruses' by their chemical composition—Venetian ceruse had different properties than Dutch ceruse, and artists preferred specific brands!
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