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plaster of paris

plas·ter of Par·is
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    • US Pronunciation
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    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [plas-ter, plah-ster uhv, ov par-is]
    • /ˈplæs tər, ˈplɑ stər ʌv, ɒv ˈpær ɪs/
    • /ˈplɑː.stər əv ˈpærɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plas-ter, plah-ster uhv, ov par-is]
    • /ˈplæs tər, ˈplɑ stər ʌv, ɒv ˈpær ɪs/

Definitions of plaster of paris words

  • noun plaster of paris calcined gypsum in white, powdery form, used as a base for gypsum plasters, as an additive of lime plasters, and as a material for making fine and ornamental casts: characterized by its ability to set rapidly when mixed with water. 1
  • noun plaster of paris white plaster used to make casts 1
  • uncountable noun plaster of paris Plaster of Paris is a type of plaster made from white powder and water which dries quickly. It is used to make plaster casts. 0
  • noun plaster of paris a white powder that sets to a hard solid when mixed with water, used for making sculptures and casts, as an additive for lime plasters, and for making casts for setting broken limbs. It is usually the hemihydrate of calcium sulphate, 2CaSO4.H2O 0
  • noun plaster of paris the hard plaster produced when this powder is mixed with water: a fully hydrated form of calcium sulphate 0
  • noun plaster of paris a heavy white powder, calcined gypsum, which, when mixed with water, forms a thick paste that sets quickly: used for casts, moldings, statuary, etc. 0
See all 6 definitions of plaster of paris

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Origin of plaster of paris

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English; so called because prepared from the gypsum of Paris, France

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Parts of speech for Plaster of paris

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plaster of paris popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for plaster of paris

noun plaster of paris

  • gypsum — a very common mineral, hydrated calcium sulfate, CaSO 4 ⋅2H 2 O, occurring in crystals and in masses, soft enough to be scratched by the fingernail: used to make plaster of Paris, as an ornamental material, as a fertilizer, etc.
  • lime — limelight.
  • limes — a boundary, especially the fortified border or frontier of a country.
  • mortar — a mixture of lime or cement or a combination of both with sand and water, used as a bonding agent between bricks, stones, etc.
All 4 Synonyms of plaster of paris

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