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plaster of paris

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Main Entry: plaster of par·is

Pronunciation: \-ˈpar-əs\

Function: noun

: a white powdery slightly hydrated calcium sulfate CaSO₄·¹⁄₂H₂O or 2CaSO₄·H₂O that is made by calcining gypsum, forms a quick-setting paste with water, and is used in medicine chiefly in casts and for surgical bandages

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