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gypsum vs terra alba

terra alba vs gypsum

gypsum and terra alba both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gypsum Yes No No No
terra alba Yes No No No
As nouns, terra alba is a hyponym of gypsum; that is, terra alba is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gypsum:
  • gypsum: a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
  • terra alba: finely pulverized gypsum used especially as a pigment
Other hyponyms of gypsum include alabaster, gesso.
gypsum (noun) terra alba (noun)
a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris) finely pulverized gypsum used especially as a pigment
a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper)
fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather
Difference between gypsum and terra alba

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