gypsum

noun/ˈdʒɪpsəm/

Frequency rank: #13,924 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A soft white or grey mineral used in building materials such as plaster and drywall.

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Example sentence

The contractor used gypsum to create smooth, even walls before painting.

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