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SLAKED LIME

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Slaked Lime.

Slaked Lime - as a noun

A caustic substance produced by heating limestone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calcium hydratecalcium hydroxidecaustic limehydrated limelime6lime hydrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hydrated oxidehydroxide24
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Example Sentences

"The slaked lime reacted with carbon dioxide in the air to form limestone."
"In traditional mortars, slaked lime is often mixed with sand and water."
"The walls were coated with a mixture of slaked lime and water to give them a smooth finish."
"The slaked lime paste was spread onto the walls as a base for the paint."
"Adding slaked lime to soil can help neutralize its acidity."
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