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plaster of Paris
A hemihydrate of calcium sulfate, made by calcining gypsum, that hardens when moistened and allowed to dry; used to make casts, molds or sculpture
plaster of paris
{n} a mixture of several sorts of gypsum, used also for gypsum
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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. Any of a group of gypsum cements, essentially hemihydrated calcium sulfate, CaSO France.]. a mixture of a white powder and water that dries fairly quickly and is used for making plaster casts and to decorate buildings. Quick-setting gypsum plaster consisting of a fine white powder, calcium sulfate hemihydrate, which hardens when moistened and allowed to dry. It is made by heating gypsum to 250-360°F (120-180°C). Used since ancient times, plaster of paris is so called because of its preparation from the abundant gypsum found in Paris. It is used to make molds and casts for ceramics and sculptures, to precast and hold ornamental plasterwork on ceilings and cornices, and for orthopedic bandages (casts). In medieval and Renaissance times, gesso (plaster of paris mixed with glue) was applied to wood panels, plaster, stone, or canvas to provide the ground for tempera and oil painting
plaster of Paris
{i} white gypsum powder that becomes a paste and hardens rapidly when mixed with water (used for making casts, sculptures, molds, etc.)
plaster of paris
Hydrate of calcium sulphate, made by calcinating gypsum at 150-160C
plaster of paris
any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs
plaster of paris
Also known as plaster, it can be mixed with water, hardening to a smooth solid which does not shrink or lose volume, because it hardens before all the water can evaporate A common building material as well as a versatile medium in sculpture A kind of plaster that is popularly used for carving and making casts It is made up of dehydrated gypsum and is mixed with water
plaster of paris
A white powdery substance used chiefly for casts and molds in the form of a quick-setting paste with water
plaster of paris
A semi-hydrated form of calcium sulfate made by sintering gypsum to 120 - 130 C (248 - 266F)
plaster of paris
A fine white plaster made of dehydrated gypsum that is mixed with water and used for carving and making casts
plaster, plaster of paris
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