- plaster of par·is
- (or plaster of Paris) /-ˈperəs/ noun [noncount]: a white powder that is mixed with water to form a paste which hardens quickly and which is used for making decorations, plaster casts, etc.
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plaster of Paris — plaster of Par|is [ˌpla:stər əv ˈpærıs US ˌplæs ] n [U] a mixture of a white powder and water that dries fairly quickly and is used for making plaster casts and to decorate buildings … Dictionary of contemporary English
plaster of paris — plaster of par·is par əs n a white powdery slightly hydrated calcium sulfate CaSO4·1/2H2O or 2CaSO4·H2O that is made by calcining gypsum, forms a quick setting paste with water, and is used in medicine chiefly in casts and for surgical bandages * … Medical dictionary
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par|get — «PAHR jiht», noun, verb, get|ed, get|ing or get|ted, get|ting. –n. 1. a gypsum or other stone for making plaster … Useful english dictionary
par|get|ting — par|get|ing or par|get|ting «PAHR juh tihng», noun. 1. the act or process of applying parget or plastering ornamentally. 2. ornamental plaster or plasterwork … Useful english dictionary
par|get|ing — or par|get|ting «PAHR juh tihng», noun. 1. the act or process of applying parget or plastering ornamentally. 2. ornamental plaster or plasterwork … Useful english dictionary
plaster of Paris — plas|ter of Par|is [ ,plæstər əv perıs ] noun uncount a white powder that dries quickly when it is mixed with water, and is used for making PLASTER CASTS … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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