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quicklime

Meanings

  • A type of limestone that is calcined at high temperatures to produce quicklime.

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Synonyms

anhydrous lime , burnt lime , caustic lime , lime , unhydrated lime
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  1. Quicklime () : Quicklime is a highly reactive form of calcium oxide, also known as burnt lime or calcined lime. Quicklime is produced by heating calcium carbonate, the main component of limestone, to high temperatures in a process called calcination. During calcination, calcium carbonate is transformed into quicklime, which is a highly reactive substance that can quickly react with water to produce calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime. Quicklime is commonly used in various industrial applications, such as the production of steel, cement, and paper, as well as for the treatment of wastewater and sewage.

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quicklime , quicklimes , lime , limes
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Etymology
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Quicklime is derived from the Latin word 'calx' which means 'lime'. The term 'quicklime' comes from the fact that it is quicker to react with water than regular limestone.

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  1. Calcination: Calcination is the process of heating a substance, such as limestone, to high temperatures in order to produce a new substance, such as quicklime or cement.

  2. Hydration: Hydration is the process of adding water to a substance in order to dissolve it or make it more workable. Quicklime, for example, is a highly reactive substance that can be easily hydrated by adding water to it. When quicklime is hydrated, it forms a new substance called slaked lime, which has much lower reactivity than quicklime.

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Quicklime has been used for various cultural and historical purposes. It was used extensively in ancient Rome for the production of cement and mortar. Quicklime was also used in medieval Europe for the production of glass, as well as for the purification of water. In modern times, quicklime has been used for various industrial applications, such as the production of steel and paper, as well as for the treatment of wastewater and sewage.

How to Memorize "quicklime"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pile of white, powdery substance. This substance is quicklime, a highly reactive form of calcium oxide. Quicklime is produced by heating calcium carbonate, the main component of limestone, to high temperatures in a process called calcination. During calcination, calcium carbonate is transformed into quicklime, which is a highly reactive substance that can quickly react with water to produce calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime.

  2. associate

    - Associate quicklime with the production of steel, cement, and paper. Quicklime is a highly reactive substance that can quickly react with water to produce calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime. Calcium hydroxide is a common ingredient in the production of various industrial materials, such as steel, cement, and paper. Quicklime is also commonly used in various agricultural applications, such as the production of lime for acidic soils, as well as for the treatment of wastewater and sewage.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Calcium Carbonate Creates Calcium Hydroxide' to remember the reaction of quicklime with water to produce calcium hydroxide. This mnemonic helps to remember the key components and reactions involved in the process of quicklime production and utilization.

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