calcium chloride

a white, crystalline compound, CaCl, used as a de-icer, dehydrating agent, etc.

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noun

A white deliquescent compound, CaCl₂, used chiefly as a drying agent, refrigerant, and preservative and for controlling dust and ice on roads.

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