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gypsum (a mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate)

4 characters1 syllables approx.Català language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈɡiʃ]Balearic, Central, Northern, Northwestern, Valencia
  1. gypsum (a mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate)

    masculine
  2. plaster (a mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, sometimes with the addition of fibres, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings)

    masculine
  3. cast (an object made in a mould)

    masculine
  4. cast (a supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones)

    masculine
  5. chalk (a piece of chalk used for drawing and writing on a blackboard)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Latin gypsum. First attested in 1309. Cognates include Italian gesso and Spanish yeso.

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