Air-slake (Verb)
Meaning
Alter by exposure to air with conversion at least in part to a carbonate; "air-slake lime".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Lime needs to be air-slaked in controlled conditions to avoid creating excessive heat during the process.
- Air-slaking calcium oxide in its most common form is known as slaked lime, often used in mortar production.
- Quicklime is typically air-slaked with water to create slaked lime in the construction industry.
- Calcium oxide may be air-slaked to convert it into calcium hydroxide.
- Air-slaking quicklime involves controlling the reaction speed and temperature to maintain a stable end product.