gypsum
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Noun — A soft mineral made of hydrated calcium sulphate, used to make plaster and drywall.
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Etymology
From Latin gypsum, from Greek gypsos.
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What does “gypsum” mean?
The word “gypsum” means a soft mineral made of hydrated calcium sulphate, used to make plaster and drywall. In plain terms, a soft white mineral used to make plaster and wallboard.
How do you pronounce “gypsum”?
“Gypsum” is pronounced JIHP-suhm (/ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ in IPA).
How do you use “gypsum” in a sentence?
Here is “gypsum” used in a sentence: “Gypsum is mined and processed to make plaster of Paris.”
What part of speech is “gypsum”?
“Gypsum” is a noun.
Where does the word “gypsum” come from?
The word “gypsum” comes from Latin. From Latin gypsum, from Greek gypsos.