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calcined

/ˈkæl.saɪnd/

Translations

calcinedadjective

/ˈkæl.saɪnd/

calcinéEn chimie et en minéralogie : chauffé à haute température sans atteindre la fusion, avec décomposition thermique ou transformation de phase.

The calcined limestone was used in the production of cement.

Le calcaire calciné a été utilisé dans la production de ciment.

Synonyms

calcineverb

calcined

Past Simple

calcined

Past Simple

calcined

Past Participle

calcining

Gerund

/ˈkæl.saɪn/

calcinerSens technique, surtout en chimie, métallurgie et géologie.

The laboratory technician calcined the limestone to produce lime.

Le technicien de laboratoire a calciner le calcaire pour produire de la chaux.

Synonyms

calcinedadjective

Heated to a high temperature but below the melting point, causing thermal decomposition or a phase transition.

The calcined limestone was used in the production of cement.

calcineverb

To heat a substance to a high temperature but below its melting point, causing it to undergo thermal decomposition or a phase transition.

The laboratory technician calcined the limestone to produce lime.

(intransitive) To undergo calcination; to be converted into a calx or oxide by the action of heat.

Certain clays calcine at lower temperatures than others.