ALL meanings of calcium hydroxide
cal·ci·um hy·drox·ide
C c - noun calcium hydroxide a white crystalline slightly soluble alkali with many uses, esp in cement, water softening, and the neutralization of acid soils. Formula: Ca(OH)2 3
- noun calcium hydroxide slaked lime, Ca(OH)2, a white, crystalline compound prepared by the action of water on calcium oxide, used in making plaster, mortar, alkalies, bleaching powder, etc. 3
- noun calcium hydroxide Calcium hydroxide is a white crystalline compound used in fungicides. 3
- noun calcium hydroxide slaked lime. 1
- noun calcium hydroxide (inorganic chemistry) A soft, white powder, Ca(OH)2, obtained by the action of water on calcium oxide; slaked lime. 0