'Gypsum' definitions:
Definition of 'gypsum'
(from WordNet)
noun
A common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
Definition of 'Gypsum'
From: GCIDE
- Gypsum \Gyp"sum\ (j[i^]p"s[u^]m), n. [L. gypsum, Gr. gy`psos; cf. Ar. jibs plaster, mortar, Per. jabs[imac]n lime.] (Min.) 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. [1913 Webster]
Gypsum, CO -- U.S. town in Colorado
From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Gypsum, CO -- U.S. town in Colorado
Population (2000) :
3654
Housing Units (2000) :
1210
Land area (2000) :
3.680365 sq. miles (9.532101 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
3.680365 sq. miles (9.532101 sq. km)
FIPS code :
33695
Located within :
Colorado (CO), FIPS 08
Location :
39.644499 N, 106.940232 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
81637
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Gypsum, KS -- U.S. city in Kansas
From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Gypsum, KS -- U.S. city in Kansas
Population (2000) :
414
Housing Units (2000) :
179
Land area (2000) :
0.432824 sq. miles (1.121009 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.432824 sq. miles (1.121009 sq. km)
FIPS code :
29250
Located within :
Kansas (KS), FIPS 20
Location :
38.705118 N, 97.426876 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
67448
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.