saturnism

noun

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

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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

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 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

saturnism

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