- 1. n. A mineral consisting of the hydrous sulphate of lime (calcium). When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris. Selenite is a transparent, crystalline variety; alabaster, a fine, white, massive variety. Source: opted
- 2. n. a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris) Source: wordnet
- 3. A mineral consisting of the hydrous sulphate of lime (calcium). When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris. Selenite is a transparent, crystalline variety; alabaster, a fine, white, massive variety. Source: webster
- 4. A mineral consisting of the hydrous sulphate of lime (calcium).When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris. Selenite is a transparent,crystalline variety; alabaster, a fine, white, massive variety. Source: adambom
- 5. n:100 n. a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris) Source: ecdict
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