gypsum
gyp·sum
noun \ˈjip-səm\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
See Origin of GYPSUM
Latin, from Greek gypsos
First Known Use: 14th century
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