lime hydrate
Definition
Noun: A chemical compound, specifically calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂), produced by slaking quicklime (calcium oxide) with water. It is a white, alkaline, and caustic powder or slurry.
Usage
Lime hydrate is a technical term used primarily in industrial, chemical, and construction contexts. It refers to the hydrated (water-treated) form of lime, which is less reactive than quicklime but still strongly alkaline.
Examples
- Noun:
- The contractor ordered several bags of lime hydrate for the mortar mix.
- Lime hydrate is used in water treatment to adjust pH levels.
- Safety gear is essential when handling lime hydrate due to its caustic nature.
Advanced Usage
- "Slaked lime": A common synonym for , emphasizing the process of its creation.
- In traditional building, slaked lime was often aged in pits before use.
Variants and Related Words
- Calcium hydroxide (n): The systematic chemical name for .
- Hydrated lime (n): A direct synonym for .
- Slaking (n): The process of adding water to quicklime to produce .
Synonyms
- Slaked lime
- Hydrated lime
- Calcium hydroxide
- Pickling lime (when used in food processing)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Lime mortar: A building mortar made using , sand, and water.
- Lime wash: A paint made from and water, used for whitewashing.
Noun
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a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
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