saturnism

noun

sat·​urn·​ism ˈsa-tər-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce saturnism (audio)

Examples of saturnism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic often contaminate today’s product leading to cases of 'saturnism' or lead poisoning. Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2012

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Word History

Etymology

saturn lead

First Known Use

circa 1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saturnism was circa 1848

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“Saturnism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saturnism. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

saturnism

noun
sat·​urn·​ism ˈsat-ər-ˌniz-əm How to pronounce saturnism (audio)
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