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unslaked lime

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun unslaked lime has 1 sense
  1. calcium oxide, quicklime, lime, calx, calcined lime, fluxing lime, unslaked lime, burnt lime - a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
    --1 is a kind of oxide
    --1 has substances: calcium, Ca, atomic number 20

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Unslaked Lime

Description:

Unslaked lime refers to calcium oxide, a chemical compound commonly used in various industries for its multiple properties including its strong caustic nature and ability to react with other substances. It is produced by heating limestone or chalk in a kiln, which removes carbon dioxide and leaves behind calcium oxide in the form of quicklime.

Sample Sentences:

  • The construction workers used unslaked lime to make mortar for the walls of the building.
  • Unslaked lime is known for its excellent alkaline properties and is widely used in water treatment processes.
  • As a highly reactive substance, it is crucial to handle unslaked lime with caution to avoid any accidents or chemical burns.

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