slaked lime

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slaked lime: see calcium hydroxide calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)₂, colorless crystal or white powder. It is prepared by reacting calcium oxide (lime) with water, a process called slaking, and is also known as hydrated lime or slaked lime.
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