salt of Saturn

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Why "salt"? Lead diacetate has historically been used as a sweetener…”)

Noun[edit]

salt of Saturn (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete, chemistry) Sugar of lead.

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