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Calcination

Calcination Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Calcination? [n] the conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature Synonyms \| Synonyms for Calcination: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Calcination: blazing \| blistering \| branding \| burning \| carbonization \| cauterization \| cautery \| cineration \| combustion \| concremation \| cracking \| cremation \| cupellation \| deflagration \| destructive distillation \| distillation \| distilling \| flaming \| incineration \| oxidation \| oxidization \| parching \| pyrolysis \| refining \| scorching \| scorification \| searing \| self-immolation \| singeing \| smelting \| suttee \| the stake \| thermogenesis \| vesication See Also \| oxidation \| oxidisation \| oxidization Calcination In Webster's Dictionary \Cal`cina"tion\ (k[a^]l`s[i^]n[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [F. calcination.] 1. (Chem.) The act or process of disintegrating a substance, or rendering it friable by the action of heat, esp. by the expulsion of some volatile matter, as when carbonic and acid is expelled from carbonate of calcium in the burning of limestone in order to make lime. 2. The act or process of reducing a metal to an oxide or metallic calx; oxidation.

Calcination Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Calcination?

[n] the conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature

Synonyms | Synonyms for Calcination:

See Also | oxidation | oxidisation | oxidization

Calcination In Webster's Dictionary

\Cal`ci*na"tion\ (k[a^]l`s[i^]*n[=a]"sh[u^]n), n.
[F. calcination.]
1. (Chem.) The act or process of disintegrating a substance,
   or rendering it friable by the action of heat, esp. by the
   expulsion of some volatile matter, as when carbonic and
   acid is expelled from carbonate of calcium in the burning
   of limestone in order to make lime.

2. The act or process of reducing a metal to an oxide or
   metallic calx; oxidation.

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