quicklime

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

Etymology

From Middle English quyk lym; equivalent to quick + lime.

In classic literature

Synonyms

calcium oxide, lime, calx, calcined lime, fluxing lime, unslaked lime, burnt lime

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