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Definition of Quicklime
1. Noun. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.
Exact synonyms: Burnt Lime, Calcined Lime, Calcium Oxide, Calx, Fluxing Lime, Lime, Unslaked Lime
Terms within: Atomic Number 20, Ca, Calcium
Generic synonyms: Oxide
Derivative terms: Lime
Terms within: Atomic Number 20, Ca, Calcium
Generic synonyms: Oxide
Derivative terms: Lime
Definition of Quicklime
1. n. Calcium oxide; unslacked lime; -- so called because when wet it develops great heat. See 4th Lime, 2.
Definition of Quicklime
1. Noun. lime, (''calcium oxide''), produced by heating limestone; on treatment with water it gives slaked lime ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To treat with quicklime. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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