English Explanatory Dictionary

gypsum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gypsum.wav

Word forms

gypsum gypsums gypsa gypse

Etymology

From Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος (gúpsos). Doublet of gesso.

Synonyms

plaster-stone

Related words

gypsobelum gypsobioside gypsophila gyp gypsotrioside

Derived words

gypcrete gypcrust gyprock gyprocker gypseous gypsic gypsicolous gypsid gypsiferous gypsification gypsify gypsiorthid gypsisol gypsography gypsophile gypsophilic gypsophily gypsophyte gypsoplast gypstack gypsum board gypsum cave gypsumlike gypsum plaster gypwater hypergypsic nanogypsum petrogypsic phosphogypsum
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