chlorinated lime
Definition
Noun: A white, powdery chemical compound consisting primarily of calcium hydroxide, calcium chloride, and calcium hypochlorite. It is produced by treating slaked lime with chlorine gas and is used as a bleaching agent and a disinfectant.
Usage
Chlorinated lime is used as a mass noun (uncountable). It refers to the chemical substance itself, not individual pieces or units. - It is commonly employed for water purification, sanitation, and as a bleaching powder in textile and paper industries. - Due to its strong oxidizing and disinfecting properties, it must be handled with care.
Examples
- Noun:
- The well was treated with chlorinated lime to make the water safe for drinking.
- Before modern synthetic bleaches, chlorinated lime was widely used to whiten fabrics.
- The strong odor in the old laundry room was reminiscent of chlorinated lime.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: Chlorinated lime was one of the first chemical disinfectants used on a large scale, notably in the 19th century to control the spread of diseases like cholera.
- Chemical Action: When mixed with water, it releases chlorine, which acts as the active bleaching and disinfecting agent.
Variants and Related Words
- Bleaching powder: A common synonym for chlorinated lime, emphasizing its use in bleaching.
- Calcium hypochlorite: A more modern, stable chemical compound with similar uses, often considered a purer form of the active ingredient in chlorinated lime.
- Chloride of lime: An older, synonymous term for chlorinated lime.
Synonyms
- Bleaching powder
- Chloride of lime
- Calcium oxychloride (technical term)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Chlorinated lime solution: Refers to the mixture of chlorinated lime dissolved in water, used for disinfection.
- Lime chlorination: The process of producing chlorinated lime.
Noun
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a white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect
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