Gypsa
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 plural of gypsum form-of, plural
"When a ſmall quantity of any gypſum is melted together with borax, the glaſs becomes colourleſs and tranſparent; but I have found ſome ſorts of alabaſter and ſparry gypſa that, when melted in ſome quantity with borax, yield a fine yellow tranſparent colour, reſembling that of the beſt topaſes."
Example
More examples"When a ſmall quantity of any gypſum is melted together with borax, the glaſs becomes colourleſs and tranſparent; but I have found ſome ſorts of alabaſter and ſparry gypſa that, when melted in ſome quantity with borax, yield a fine yellow tranſparent colour, reſembling that of the beſt topaſes."
Etymology
From Latin gypsa, plural of gypsum.
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