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gypsum

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Noun

HYPHEN

gyp=sum

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun gypsum has 1 sense

gypsum(n = noun.substance) - a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris);

has particulars: alabaster, gesso, terra alba

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CIDE DICTIONARY

gypsum, n. [L. gypsum, Gr. gy`psos; cf. Ar. jibs plaster, mortar, Per. jabs lime.].

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. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

gypsum, n. a hydrated form of calcium sulphate occurring naturally and used to make plaster of Paris and in the building industry.

Derivative

gypseous adj. gypsiferous adj.

Etymology

L f. Gk gupsos

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