gypsum

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
mineral, calcium sulphate
Narrower (hyponyms)
gesso, terra alba, alabaster

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