calcium chloride
cal·ci·um chlo·ride
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-see-uh m klawr-ahyd, -id, klohr-]
- /ˈkæl si əm ˈklɔr aɪd, -ɪd, ˈkloʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-see-uh m klawr-ahyd, -id, klohr-]
- /ˈkæl si əm ˈklɔr aɪd, -ɪd, ˈkloʊr-/
Definitions of calcium chloride words
- noun calcium chloride a white deliquescent salt occurring naturally in seawater and used in the de-icing of roads and as a drying agent. Formula: CaCl2 3
- noun calcium chloride a white, crystalline compound, CaCl2, used as a de-icer, dehydrating agent, etc. 3
- noun calcium chloride a white, lumpy, deliquescent solid, CaCl 2 , usually derived from calcium carbonate by reaction with hydrochloric acid, or as a by-product of various commercial processes: used chiefly as a drying agent and preservative and for preventing dust. 1
- noun calcium chloride (inorganic chemistry) The calcium salt of hydrochloric acid, CaCl2; used as a drying agent and to melt ice on roads. 0
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Origin of calcium chloride
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Calcium chloride
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calcium chloride popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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