Fluxing Lime (Noun)
Meaning
A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The mixture of fluxing lime with other chemicals produced a strong exothermic reaction during the manufacturing process of cement.
- Limestone is often converted to fluxing lime for use in the production of calcium hydroxide.
- A key component in the production of mortar is fluxing lime due to its ability to create a strong alkaline solution.
- The application of fluxing lime played a significant role in the creation of early construction materials such as plasters and mortars.
- During the production of cement, the addition of fluxing lime facilitates the efficient removal of impurities from the material.