Calcine (Verb)
Meaning
Heat a substance so that it oxidizes or reduces.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The limestone was calcined at high temperatures to produce calcium oxide for cement manufacturing.
- The heat treatment process involves calcining minerals to create the desired chemical composition.
- The raw ore must be carefully calcined to remove moisture and release the embedded metals.
- To make the product more reactive, the powder was calcined at a temperature of 800 degrees Celsius.
- Calcining the ceramic material enhanced its mechanical strength by reducing porosity and creating a more uniform structure.