CALCIUMHYDROXIDE

Calcium hydroxide

Calcium hydroxide, traditionally called slaked lime, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca2. It is a colorless crystal or white powder and is obtained when calcium oxide is mixed, or "slaked" with water. It has many names including hydrated lime, builders' lime, slack lime, Choona, cal, or pickling lime. Calcium hydroxide is used in many applications, including food preparation. Limewater is the common name for a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide.

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calcium hydroxide

Noun

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


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