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calcine

/ˈkælsaɪn/

Meanings
noun
Something calcined; material left over after roasting or burning

Examples :

"After the scientist roasted the limestone, all that remained was a white calcine. "
material substance chemistry process

Related Words

Illustration quicklime

quicklime noun

/ˈkwɪklaɪm/

Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.

"The construction workers used quicklime to make the mortar for the brick wall. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration carbonates

carbonates noun

/ˈkɑːrbənɪts/ /ˈkɑːrbəneɪts/

Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.

"Many rocks contain carbonates, like limestone and marble. "

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration decompose

decompose verb

/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/

To separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment

"The old bicycle tire will decompose over time if left outside. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration roasting

roasting verb

/ˈɹəʊstɪŋ/ /ˈɹoʊstɪŋ/

To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.

"to roast meat on a spit"

Illustration calcined

calcined verb

/ˈkælsaɪnd/ /kælˈsaɪnd/

To heat something without melting in order to drive off water etc., and to decompose carbonates into oxides or to oxidize or reduce it; especially to heat limestone to form quicklime, i.e. to calcinate.

"The factory calcined the limestone, transforming it into quicklime for use in cement production. "

Illustration limestone

limestone noun

/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/ /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/

An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

"The white cliffs were made of limestone, a rock formed from ancient seashells. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "