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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

material, stuff go
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

mineral go
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

gypsum
a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)

noun.substance

3 Subcategories

alabaster go
a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
gesso go
gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared)
terra alba go
finely pulverized gypsum used especially as a pigment