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gypsum
(encz) | gypsum,sádra n: Zdeněk Brož |
Gypsum
(gcide) | Gypsum \Gyp"sum\ (j[i^]p"s[u^]m), n. [L. gypsum, Gr. gy`psos;
cf. Ar. jibs plaster, mortar, Per. jabs[imac]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.
[1913 Webster] |
gypsum
(wn) | gypsum
n 1: a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium
sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially
plaster of Paris) |
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gypsum board
(encz) | gypsum board, n: |
Gypsum
(gcide) | Gypsum \Gyp"sum\ (j[i^]p"s[u^]m), n. [L. gypsum, Gr. gy`psos;
cf. Ar. jibs plaster, mortar, Per. jabs[imac]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.
[1913 Webster] |
gypsum board
(wn) | gypsum board
n 1: wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of
paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard
to make interior walls [syn: plasterboard, {gypsum
board}] |
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