Found 3 items, similar to gypsum.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: gypsum gips
English → English (WordNet) Definition: gypsum gypsum n : a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
English → English (gcide) Definition: Gypsum Gypsum \Gyp"sum\ (j[i^]p"s[u^]m), n. [L. gypsum, Gr. gy`psos; cf. Ar. jibs plaster, mortar, Per. jabs[imac]n lime.] (Min.) A mineral consisting of the hydrous sulphate of lime (calcium). When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris. Selenite is a transparent, crystalline variety; alabaster, a fine, white, massive variety. [1913 Webster]