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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope