gypsum

Meanings

• noun

  A soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O.

• noun

  A common mineral in evaporite rocks, often used as a source of sulfur, a soil conditioner, and as a building material.

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Rhymes

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compost , aesthetic , composit

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Variants

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gypsum , gypsums

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Etymology

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From Greek γύψος (gypsos) 'gypsum, plaster'.

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Trivia

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1. Gypsum is the most widely used sulfate mineral in the world.

2. The word 'gypsum' comes from the Greek word for 'chalk' or 'plaster'

3. Gypsum is used in the production of drywall, which is a common building material used in modern construction.

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1. plaster: A building material made of a mixture of lime and water, or gypsum and water, which is spread over a surface and allowed to harden.

2. evaporite: A sedimentary rock formed from the evaporation of water, leaving behind minerals such as gypsum, halite, and calcite.

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Culture

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Gypsum has been used since ancient times for making plaster and statues. In Egypt, gypsum was used to make the plaster for the Great Sphinx and the pyramids. In the Middle Ages, gypsum was used as a plaster for walls and ceilings, and as a setting material for stucco and ornamental work.

How to Memorize "gypsum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of soft, white powder. This is gypsum in its natural form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate gypsum with building and construction, as it is often used as a building material.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that gypsum is a 'soft' sulfate mineral, which can help you remember its chemical formula and properties.

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