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Calcination

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Meaning

The process of calcining: heating a substance to a high temperature, but below its melting point, to bring about thermal decomposition..

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Synonyms for calcination

lime burning

Antonyms for calcination

Related Words

ignitionroastingcalcinercinerationcausticizationlime burningthermolysiscarbonizationtorrefactiondecarburizationcarbonationcarbonatationcrackingdestructive distillationcalorificationkilncaustificationthermocrackingthermocauterymelting

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What does calcination mean?

Calcination means The process of calcining: heating a substance to a high temperature, but below its melting point, to bring about thermal decomposition..

What is a synonym for calcination?

Common synonyms include lime burning.

What is the opposite of calcination?

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How do you use calcination in a sentence?

Use calcination where its definition matches the intended context.

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