gesso
1. A soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, commonly used in construction and agriculture
Gypsum is widely used in the production of drywall and plaster.
O gesso é amplamente utilizado na produção de placas de drywall e gesso.
2. A white or colorless crystalline mineral used as a soil amendment to improve soil structure
Farmers apply gypsum to their fields to enhance soil quality.
Os agricultores aplicam gesso em seus campos para melhorar a qualidade do solo.
3. A material used in sculpture, molding, and artistic applications
The artist sculpted the figure from gypsum plaster.
O artista esculpiu a figura em gesso de molde.
Gypsum (gesso) is extensively used in Brazilian construction for interior walls and ceilings. In the USA, gypsum drywall is the standard building material. The term 'gesso' in Portuguese also refers to plaster in artistic contexts, making it a versatile word in both construction and fine arts industries.
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