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plumbism
[ pluhm-biz-uhm ]
plumbism
/ ˈplʌmˌbɪzəm /
noun
- chronic lead poisoning
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Word History and Origins
Origin of plumbism1
C19: from Latin plumbum lead
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Example Sentences
As a rule the soluble salts if taken in sufficient quantities produce acute poisoning, and the insoluble salts chronic plumbism.
From Project Gutenberg
Now comes the revelation of wide-spread plumbism, or "potters' palsy," among workers in the potteries.
From Project Gutenberg
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