plâtre

Definitions of plâtre
  1. noun
    a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
    synonyms: cataplasme
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    type of:
    pansement
    a cloth covering for a wound or sore
  2. noun
    a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
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    types:
    coulis, mortier clair
    a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork
    type of:
    mixture, mélange
    (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
    matériau recouvrement, revêtement
    a material used by builders to cover surfaces
  3. noun
    bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
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