What does gyprock mean?
Gyprock means Rock rich in gypsum; gypsic soil..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Rock rich in gypsum; gypsic soil..
Some high quality white or variously tinted fine-grained gyprocks, usually referred to as alabaster, were used as interior facing stones and for small statues and carved decorative objects found in Egyptian pyramids
The world distribution of gyprock outcrops and the solubility of gypsum restrict the extensive occurrence of gypsic soils to the dry regions
Cinder blocks were more durable, however, and soon gypsum was redirected for “gyprock” drywall, a wallboard...
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Gyprock means Rock rich in gypsum; gypsic soil..
Common synonyms include drywall.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Some high quality white or variously tinted fine-grained gyprocks, usually referred to as alabaster, were used as interior facing stones and for small statues and carved decorative objects found in Egyptian pyramids
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