gypsum

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Etymology

From Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος.

Pronunciation

• (British, America) IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/

Noun

gypsum

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

Synonyms

• plaster-stone

Related terms

• gypsobelum
• gypsobioside
• gypsophila, gyp
• gypsotrioside

Translations

• French: gypse
• German: Gips
• Italian: gesso
• Portuguese: gipsita (Brazil), gipsite (Portugal)
• Russian: гипс
• Spanish: yeso

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