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Definition of Calcium sulfate

1. Noun. A white salt (CaSO4).

Definition of Calcium sulfate

1. Noun. (inorganic compound) The calcium salt of sulfuric acid, CaSO₄, the hydrates of which are known as gypsum or plaster of Paris. ¹

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Medical Definition of Calcium sulfate

1. It exists in an anhydrous form and in various states of hydration: the hemihydrate is plaster of paris, the dihydrate is gypsum. It is used in building materials, as a desiccant, in dentistry as an impression material, cast, or die, and in medicine for immobilizing casts and as a tablet excipient. Pharmacological action: dental materials, excipient. Chemical name: Sulfuric acid, calcium salt (1:1) (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calcium Sulfate

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