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quicklime

 

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Noun quicklime 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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Quicklime: Definition and Usage

Noun: Quicklime refers to a highly reactive caustic compound, also known as calcium oxide (CaO), commonly used in various industrial applications such as steel production, water treatment, and construction.

Adjective: Quicklime, when used as an adjective, describes anything related to or characterized by the properties or usage of this caustic compound.


Examples:

  1. Noun - Sense 1: The factory used quicklime to remove impurities from the water supply.
  2. Noun - Sense 2: The worker wore protective gear when handling quicklime due to its corrosive nature.
  3. Noun - Sense 3: Quicklime is an essential ingredient in the production of steel.
  4. Adjective: The construction crew used quicklime mortar to strengthen the foundation of the building.

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