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calcination

UK
/ˌkælsɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌkælsəˈneɪʃən/

Translations

calcinationnoun
calcinations
pl
Calcination is a thermal treatment process in the absence of air.
Кальцинация - это процесс термической обработки в отсутствие воздуха.
Synonyms
burning
roasting
heating
sintering
decomposition
calcinationadjective
more calcination
Comp.
most calcination
Super.
UK
/ˌkælsɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌkælsəˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively in technical phrases (e.g., "calcination temperature").

Definitions

calcinationnoun
The process of heating a substance to a high temperature but below its melting point, causing thermal decomposition or phase transition.
The calcination of limestone results in the production of lime and carbon dioxide.
The act or process of reducing, oxidizing, or desiccating a substance by heat.
Calcination is a crucial step in the production of cement, where raw materials are heated to form clinker.
calcinationadjective
Relating to, resulting from, or used in calcination.
The calcination residue was analyzed for mineral content.
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