adjective
- containing, composed of, or resembling gypsum
Usage: technical; geology
Examples
- The gypseous soil in the desert region made farming difficult.
- Geologists identified gypseous deposits throughout the canyon walls.
- The gypseous layer of rock was clearly visible in the cliff face.
- This gypseous material is commonly used in construction and drywall production.
- The gypseous nature of the bedrock affects water drainage in the area.