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saturnism

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

Definition of saturnism

: lead poisoning

First Known Use of saturnism

circa 1855, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for saturnism

saturn lead

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saturnism

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

Medical Definition of saturnism

: lead poisoning

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