gypsum

[gyp·sum]

Gypsum is a mineral specifically, hydrated calcium sulfate used in making many types of cement and plaster, especially plaster of Paris. It’s also in cement, tofu, and beer. Yum?

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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.

Noun
a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)


n.
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.


Gypsum

Gyp"sum , n. [L. gypsum, Gr. ; cf. Ar. jibs plaster, mortar, Per. jabsn 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.

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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