Chlorinated Lime (Noun)
Meaning
A white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The factory produced chlorinated lime to supply the local water treatment plants with a disinfectant for their drinking water.
- Chlorinated lime was used to whiten the fabric of the clothing and also to remove any bacteria that may have accumulated.
- The hazmat team used chlorinated lime to neutralize the chemical spill and prevent further contamination.
- In the early 20th century, chlorinated lime was a common ingredient in household cleaning products due to its strong disinfectant properties.
- The farmer applied chlorinated lime to the soil to kill off any parasites and diseases that may have affected his crops.