quicklime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.

verb

/ˈkwɪkˌlaɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-quicklime.wav

quicklime quicklimes quickliming quicklimed

From Middle English quyk lym; equivalent to quick + lime.

anhydrous lime burnt lime caustic lime lime unhydrated lime

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