ยิปซัม(yíp-sam)

Meanings

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gypsum (mineral; CaSO4·2H2O)

Gypsum: a soft sulfate mineral (calcium sulfate dihydrate) used in plaster, drywall/gypsum board, cement, and soil amendment.

Examples

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gypsum board/drywall; gypsum sheet

Gypsum board or drywall made from gypsum; used as a wall or ceiling panel. Commonly called ‘แผ่นยิปซัม’ or simply ‘ยิปซัมยิปซัมyíp-sam1gypsum (mineral; CaSO4·2H2O)2gypsum board/drywall; gypsum sheet’ in construction contexts.

Examples

The builder suggested installing walls with gypsum boards because they are easy to install and repair.