English Explanatory Dictionary

painter's colic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of lead poisoning, particularly as an occupational hazard of residential and industrial painting.

Word forms

painter's colic

Etymology

From the former ubiquity of paints employing red lead, white lead, etc.

Synonyms

lead poisoning particularly as an occupational hazard of residential and industrial painting

Related words

lead colic Devon colic
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