calcium oxide

cal·ci·um ox·ide

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-see-uh m ok-sahyd, -sid]
- /ˈkæl si əm ˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd/
- /ˈkæl.si.əm ˈɒk.saɪd/

Definitions of calcium oxide words

noun calcium oxide 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 3
noun calcium oxide a white, soft, caustic solid, CaO, prepared by heating calcium carbonate; lime: used in making mortar and plaster, in ceramics, etc. 3
noun calcium oxide lime1 (def 1). 1
noun calcium oxide (inorganic chemistry) A white powderous substance, CaO, normally made by heating calcium carbonate. 0

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