Where does “phosphogypsum” come from?
phosphogypsum (English) comes from English gypsum, from Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος — chalk; cement.
phosphogypsum (English): A form of gypsum formed as a by-product in the...
Definitions
- A form of gypsum formed as a by-product in the...
Ancestry of “phosphogypsum”, step by step
phosphogypsum traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English gypsum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gypsum | A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium... |
| 2 | Latin | gypsum | gypsum; a plaster figure |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γύψος | chalk; cement |
via English phospho
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phospho | — |