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2 | 34% | 6 | Amylum obtained from potatoes or grain and traditionally used to stiffen laundry/linen; or, by extension, rigidity or formality of manner | |
3 | 34% | 4 | Thin strip used to stiffen a garment | |
Press Ups In Pe Used To Stiffen Limbs Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GYPSUM" which means:
- noun
- • A common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of paris)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The walls of the old house were made of gypsum."
- • "The construction workers used gypsum to create a smooth finish on the drywall."
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