calcium oxide

noun

a white crystalline base used in the production of calcium hydroxide and bleaching powder and in the manufacture of glass, paper, and steel. Formula: CaO Also calledlimequicklimecalxburnt limecalcined limefluxing lime

calcium oxide

A white solid compound that has a very high melting point and reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide. It is often prepared commercially by heating limestone. Calcium oxide is used as an alkali for treating acidic soils and in manufacturing steel, paper, and glass, and it is the main component of lime. Chemical formula: CaO.

He thought that the lime (calcium oxide) would act on the coal (carbon) to form calcium and carbon monoxide.

It was shown to be calcium carbide, a compound of calcium and carbon, formed by the action of the carbon on the calcium oxide.

Calcium Oxide is a compound left after the burning of limestone, and is known as fresh burned lime, or quick lime.

Calcium Hydroxide is a compound made by permitting calcium oxide to combine with water, and is known as lime hydrate.

Calcium oxide is also good but zinc oxide must be used sparingly as it is apt to suffer if overfired.

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