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Definition of gypsum

gypsum

/ˈdʒɪp.səm/
gyp · sum
Plural:gypsums
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Adjective:gypseous
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gypsum Lexical Profile

gypsum Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A soft white or gray mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulfate, widely used to manufacture plaster of Paris, drywall, and soil conditioners.

Example

"The construction crew installed fire-resistant panels made of compressed gypsum between the wooden wall studs."

• Rhymes for gypsum

• Nearby Words

gyoza
gyp
gypsophila
gypsum
gypsumboard
gypsy
gyrate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle Ages from Latin gypsum, which comes from Ancient Greek gypsos ('chalk' or 'plaster'), ultimately derived from Semitic roots.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gypsum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gypsum
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