noun
- Plural of gypsum; a soft sulfate mineral (calcium sulfate dihydrate) used in making plaster, drywall, and fertilizer.
Usage: Typically used in industrial or technical contexts.; Gypsum is the singular form; gypsums refers to multiple types, deposits, or samples.
Examples
- The construction company ordered several tons of gypsums for the new office building.
- Different gypsums from around the world have varying levels of purity.
- Farmers use gypsums as a soil amendment to improve drainage and nutrient availability.
- The quarry produces multiple grades of gypsums for industrial applications.
- Gypsums are essential raw materials in the drywall manufacturing process.