Meaning of CALCIUM OXIDE
| Pronunciation: | | 'kalseeum 'âksId
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| | Definition: | | [n] a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide |
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| | Synonyms: | | burnt lime, calcined lime, calx, fluxing lime, lime, quicklime, unslaked lime |
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| | See Also: | | atomic number 20, Ca, calcium, oxide | |
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| | Definition: | | A chemical compound with the formula CaO which is a whitish, odorless solid that does not dissolve well in water. It will, however, react with water (H20) to form calcium hydroxide (CaOH, a base). It has a melting point of 2614 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of 2850 degrees Celsius. It can be made by heating calcium carbonate (CaCO3, limestone) until carbon dioxide (CO2) is released. It has a great many industrial uses. |
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