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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Plaster Of Paris.
Plaster Of Paris - as a noun
Any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plasterHypernyms (Closely Related)
calcium sulfatecalcium sulphateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The artist used plaster of paris to create a sculpture."
"We need to mix plaster of paris with water to make a mold."
"She applied a layer of plaster of paris to the wall to cover up the cracks."
"The medical cast was made of plaster of paris."
"The students used plaster of paris to make a model volcano for their science project."
