calcium sulfate plaster
[/ˈkælsiəm ˈsʌlfeɪt ˈplæstər/]
nounpl: calcium sulfate plasters
gesso de sulfato de cálcio
1. A white crystalline compound used as a building material, medical supply, and in various industrial applications; composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate or hemihydrate
The orthopedic surgeon applied calcium sulfate plaster to immobilize the patient's fractured arm.
O cirurgião ortopédico aplicou gesso de sulfato de cálcio para imobilizar o braço fraturado do paciente.
2. A moldable paste that hardens when exposed to air or water, commonly used in medical casting and construction finishing
Calcium sulfate plaster is preferred in medical applications because it sets quickly and provides excellent support.
O gesso de sulfato de cálcio é preferido em aplicações médicas porque endurece rapidamente e oferece excelente suporte.
3. A finish material applied to walls and ceilings in construction to create smooth surfaces
The contractor used calcium sulfate plaster for the interior wall finishing to achieve a smooth aesthetic.
O contratante usou gesso de sulfato de cálcio para acabamento de parede interna a fim de obter uma estética lisa.
Calcium sulfate plaster has been a staple building material in both Brazil and Portugal for centuries. In Brazil, it is widely used in construction finishing and is a common sight in hospitals and clinics for orthopedic applications. The term 'gesso' is universally recognized across Portuguese-speaking regions. In the USA, while medical-grade plaster is still used, it has been partially replaced by fiberglass casts, though calcium sulfate plaster remains the standard in many developing countries and developing regions due to its cost-effectiveness and accessibility.
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