Definition of CERUSSITE

cerussite

Plural: cerussites

Noun

  • a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead
  • A mineral form of lead carbonate, PbCO₃, that is an ore of lead.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin cērussa (“white lead”) + -ite.

Synonyms

white lead ore

Scrabble Score: 11

cerussite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cerussite: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cerussite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

cerussite: valid Words With Friends Word