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calcium hydroxide Definition

calcium hydroxide

noun

slaked lime, Ca(OH), a white, crystalline compound prepared by the action of water on calcium oxide, used in making plaster, mortar, alkalies, bleaching powder, etc.

calcium hydroxide Usage Examples

Converse of object

form: On cooling this calcium oxide will take up water to form calcium hydroxide.

Modifies a noun

solution: Calcium hydroxide solution is used as " lime water " .