gypsum
noun
gyp·sum
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Definition of gypsum
1
: a widely distributed mineral consisting of hydrous calcium sulfate that is used especially as a soil amendment and in making plaster of paris
2
: drywall
Examples of gypsum in a Sentence
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Maria Temming at Science News reports that the scroll also contains gypsum, glauberite and thenardite, which aren’t found in the area either. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Unique Salt Coating Helped Preserve 25-Foot-Long Dead Sea Scroll," 9 Sep. 2019 Gooey bacteria drip from the ceiling, as crystals of gypsum are slowly forming, and it’s right under our feet. — Eleanor C. Hasenbeck, The Know, "Steamboat’s toxic cave is home to weird worms, gooey bacteria and now, possibly, a National Natural Landmark," 5 Sep. 2019 In addition to staff time, the supplies of plastic, resin, gypsum or metal can work out to under $10 a model to $100 or more. — Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, "3D printed hearts and joints? Doctors at UMMC, VA Hospital are starting with models," 24 July 2019 My offerings range from pulp for diapers and tissues to corrugated cardboard, photocopy paper and gypsum-facing liners for drywall. — Dallas News, "Motley Fool: Tencent set to bounce back, reverse stock splits and this week's trivia," 21 July 2019 Take Mars—in 2011 NASA’s Opportunity rover stumbled on gypsum, the same mineral that Thomas found in the Dead Sea sediments. — Shannon Hall, Scientific American, "The Not So Dead Sea: Traces of Ancient Bacteria Found in the Lake’s Sediments," 5 June 2019 That is, momentarily, at least, until your eyes focus back on the retail 'islands' boasting multiple-sized versions of actual gypsum dessert roses, a perfectly singular souvenir from this one-0f-a-kind shop. — Whitney Robinson, ELLE Decor, "Is This the Most Beautiful Museum Gift Shop in the World?," 19 Apr. 2019 At the same time, the cost of home construction has risen rapidly, as have the prices of lumber, gypsum, construction labor, and land. — Jeff Andrews, Curbed, "Why shrinking U.S. homes may be a boost to homebuyers," 29 Nov. 2018 Some of the uses include gypsum board, brick manufacturing and emulsions. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Plaza Group acquires line of business from Truth Industries," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gypsum.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for gypsum
gypsum
noun
English Language Learners Definition of gypsum
: a white mineral that is used to make plaster of paris
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gypsum
noun
gyp·sum
| \ ˈjip-səm
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Medical Definition of gypsum
: a widely distributed mineral CaSO4·2H2O consisting of hydrous calcium sulfate that is used especially as a soil amendment and in making plaster of paris
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