calcium hydrate
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Definition
Noun: A chemical compound, specifically a caustic substance produced by heating limestone. It is the common name for calcium hydroxide, a white powder with the formula Ca(OH)₂, used in various industrial processes, construction (e.g., mortar, plaster), and water treatment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The mason mixed calcium hydrate with sand to make traditional mortar.
- Water treatment plants sometimes use calcium hydrate to adjust the pH of the water.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Industrial Context: The term is often used in industrial, construction, and chemical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. In scientific discourse, "calcium hydroxide" is the preferred IUPAC name.
- The safety data sheet clearly listed the hazards associated with handling calcium hydrate.
Variants and Related Words
- Calcium hydroxide (n): The systematic chemical name for the same compound (Ca(OH)₂).
- Slaked lime (n): Another common name for calcium hydrate, emphasizing it is the product of adding water to quicklime.
- Hydrated lime (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with calcium hydrate.
- Lime (n): A broad term that can refer to calcium oxide (quicklime), calcium hydroxide, or even calcium carbonate, depending on context.
Synonyms
- Slaked lime
- Hydrated lime
- Calcium hydroxide
- Builders' lime
Notes on Different Meanings
The term 'calcium hydrate' refers specifically to one chemical compound. It does not have other unrelated meanings. However, the word "lime" alone is ambiguous and can refer to different calcium compounds or the fruit.
Noun
- a caustic substance produced by heating limestone