Associations to the word «Gypsum»

Wiktionary

GYPSUM, noun. A mineral consisting of the hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris.
GYPSUM BOARD, noun. Panels used for drywall construction

Dictionary definition

GYPSUM, noun. A common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats