gypsum
Meaning
A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.
Synonyms
plaster-of-paris
adhesive plaster
gypsym
yeso
Gips
gypse
gesso
gipsita
gips
γύψος
alçı
guix
جبسFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/
Etymology
From Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος (gúpsos). Doublet of gesso.
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