gypseous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of gypseous
From the Late Latin word gypseus, dating back to 1655–65. See gypsum, -eous
Example Sentences
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The basal slate and sandstone rocks, dipping S. of E., are covered by conglomerate, sand, and a gypseous formation, containing shells of living species.
From The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America by Orton, James
The superiority which is claimed for Burton ales is attributed to the use of well-water impregnated with sulphate of lime derived from the gypseous deposits of the district.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various
Further up the valley, here running nearly north and south, the gypseous formation is prolonged for some distance; but the stratification is unintelligible, the whole being broken up by faults, dikes, and metalliferous veins.
From Geological Observations on South America by Darwin, Charles
A little above the Hacienda of Pluclaro, I made a detour on the northern side of the valley, to examine the superincumbent gypseous strata, which I estimated at 6,000 feet in thickness.
From Geological Observations on South America by Darwin, Charles
Keuper: Marnes irisees: Saliferous and gypseous shales and sandstone.
From The Student's Elements of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir
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