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Gypsum vs Sulphur - What's the difference?

gypsum | sulphur |

As nouns the difference between gypsum and sulphur

is that gypsum is a mineral consisting of the hydrated calcium sulphate when calcined, it forms plaster of paris while sulphur is .

As a verb sulphur is

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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") ----

    sulphur

    English

    Noun

  • a sulphur butterfly

    • Derived terms

    * Owly sulphur, a type of owlfly

    Verb

    (en verb)

    • Usage notes

    * This is a traditional spelling in the UK and India, and an alternative spelling in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ----