First Known Use: 15th century
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plaster of paris
plaster of par·is often capitalized 2d P \-ˈpa-rəs\
Definition of PLASTER OF PARIS
: a white powdery slightly hydrated calcium sulfate CaSO4·1⁄2H2O or 2CaSO4·H2O made by calcining gypsum and used chiefly for casts and molds in the form of a quick-setting paste with water
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Origin of PLASTER OF PARIS
Paris, France
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PLASTER OF PARIS Defined for Kids
plaster of paris
noun , plaster of par·is often cap 2nd P \-ˈper-əs\
Definition of PLASTER OF PARIS for Kids
: a white powder that mixes with water to form a paste that hardens quickly and is used for casts and molds
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plaster of paris
noun plaster of par·is \-ˈpar-əs\
Medical Definition of PLASTER OF PARIS
: 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
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