About The Word Gypsum
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Gypsum
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What's The Definition Of Gypsum?
[n] a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Gypsum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gypsum: See Also | alabaster | atomic number 20 | Ca | calcium | mineral | plaster | plaster of Paris | terra alba Gypsum In Webster's Dictionary \Gyp"sum\, n. [L. gypsum, Gr. ?; cf. Ar. jibs plaster,
mortar, Per. jabs?n lime.] (Min.)
A mineral consisting of the hydrous sulphate of lime
(calcium). When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris. Selenite
is a transparent, crystalline variety; alabaster, a fine,
white, massive variety.
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