gypsum

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

alabaster selenite plaster of Paris Gibbs crystal clay brimstone mineral coat lime calcite fluorite cast carbon binding
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Antonyms

inhibition disappearing take apart break into fragments dash to pieces

Hypernyms

mineral calcium sulfate calcium sulphate

Hyponyms

alabaster terra alba gesso

Related terms

gyp gypsophila gypsobelum gypsotrioside gypsobioside

Phrases with the word

calcined gypsum marl gypsum gypsum flower selenite gypsum anhydrous gypsum gypsum cave

Examples

Acids in the rain react with the calcium compounds in the stones to create gypsum, which then flakes off. Source: Internet

Alabaster or mineral gypsum is a soft mineral that is easy to carve for smaller works and still relatively durable. Source: Internet

Although traditionally composed of natural chalk, modern blackboard chalk is generally made from the mineral gypsum ( calcium sulfate ), often supplied in sticks of compressed powder about 10 cm (4 in) long. Source: Internet

Another method specified by Chinese texts—the earliest dating to 1110—specified the use of saponin (from the beans of Gleditschia sinensis) to extract hormones, but gypsum (containing calcium sulfate ) was also known to have been used. Source: Internet

Because gypsum dissolves over time in water, gypsum is rarely found in the form of sand. Source: Internet

A scam has been unearthed at Dangote Cement in Masaiti district where supply of raw materials especially gypsum is being quoted in dollars. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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