plaster of paris

• Poudre blanche obtenue à partir du gypse qui, mélangée à de l'eau, forme une pâte à prise rapide, utilisée pour réaliser des moulages, des sculptures et pour des travaux de réparation dans le bâtiment.

A white powder made from gypsum that forms a quick-setting paste when mixed with water, used for making casts, sculptures, and in construction for repairs.

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   A white powder made from gypsum that forms a quick-setting paste when mixed with water, used for making casts, molds, and sculptures.

   plâtre de Paris

   • The artist used plaster of Paris to create the sculpture.
   • Doctors apply plaster of Paris to make casts for broken bones.
   • The mixture of plaster of Paris and water hardens within minutes.