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Gypsum vs Gypseous - What's the difference?

gypsum | gypseous |

As a noun gypsum

is a mineral consisting of the hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris.

As an adjective gypseous is

containing gypsum.

gypsum

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A mineral consisting of the hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris.

    • Derived terms

    * gypsum board (panels) * gyprock * gypsic

    External links

    * (wikipedia "gypsum") ----

    gypseous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Containing gypsum