Definition of Calcium hydroxide

1. Noun. A caustic substance produced by heating limestone.

Exact synonyms: Calcium Hydrate, Caustic Lime, Hydrated Lime, Lime, Lime Hydrate, Slaked Lime
Generic synonyms: Hydrated Oxide, Hydroxide
Derivative terms: Lime

Definition of Calcium hydroxide

1. Noun. (inorganic compound) A soft, white powder, Ca(OH)2, obtained by the action of water on calcium oxide; slaked lime. ¹

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Medical Definition of Calcium hydroxide

1. Calcium hydroxide (ca(oh)2). A white powder that has many therapeutic uses. Because of its ability to stimulate mineralization, it is found in many dental formulations. Chemical name: Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calcium Hydroxide

calcium dobesilate
calcium excess
calcium fluoride
calcium folinate
calcium formate
calcium glubionate
calcium gluceptate
calcium glucoheptonate
calcium gluconate
calcium glycerophosphate
calcium gout
calcium group
calcium hippurate
calcium hydrate
calcium hydride
calcium hydroxide (current term)
calcium hydroxy apatite
calcium hypochlorite
calcium hypophosphite
calcium iodate
calcium iodobehenate
calcium ion
calcium ipodate
calcium isotopes
calcium lactate
calcium lactophosphate
calcium leucovorin
calcium levulinate
calcium light
calcium magnesium-atpase

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