What is Plaster?, 2017-10-01
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 26 May 2024
The English word, “plaster,” has a rather direct lineage from the Classical Greek emplassein meaning to “mold or form,” as well as the related term emplastron meaning to “daub, to salve.” For the latter term, you can think of plaster as a kind of “makeup” for walls and ceilings. The contemporary English pronunciation has effectively held these ancient words and original meanings more or less intact. The word plaster is still being used to describe a range of materials for casting, coating and beautifying our . . .
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