gypsum
A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphateA mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.
» A century ago, gypsum quarries sat here.
Vor hundert Jahren waren hier Gipsbrüche.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.
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a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
Examples
3 sentencesA century ago, gypsum quarries sat here.
deVor hundert Jahren waren hier Gipsbrüche.
Drywall is made from gypsum.
ruГипсокартон сделан из гипса.
Barges transported the gypsum to factories, where it was transformed into material for construction and medical plasters.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος (gúpsos). Doublet of gesso.From Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος (gúpsos). Doublet of gesso.
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Forms
plural: gypsums / gypsaSynonyms
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34 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable