calcium hydrate (Meaning)

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calcium hydrate (n)

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

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a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

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Calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime, is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(OH)₂.

When calcium oxide (quicklime) reacts with water, it forms calcium hydroxide.

Calcium hydroxide is commonly used in the construction industry for mortar and plaster applications.

It is also used in the food industry as a food additive, particularly in the production of pickles.