Plaster Of Paris (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist mixed the plaster of Paris with water to create a smooth paste for casting her sculpture.
- To immobilize the broken limb, the doctor applied a cast made from plaster of Paris.
- In the classroom, the students were busy creating miniature buildings using plaster of Paris.
- The orthopedic surgeon used a plaster of Paris cast to stabilize the patient's fractured arm.
- The special effects team used a mixture of plaster of Paris and fabric to create realistic vampire bite wounds for the film.