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A rounded nodule of obsidian.
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Alternative form of aqua fortis [(inorganic chemistry, archaic) Nitric acid.]
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A cathartic medicine composed of senna and magnesia.
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A white powder, a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and calcium chloride, prepared by the action of chlorine on calcium hydroxide, used as a strong bleaching agent and disinfectant. Formula: Ca(ClO)₂.
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Consisting of, or containing, lime and bitumen.
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A sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of calcium carbonate, capable of cementing together with other materials.
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A layer of hard clay subsoil or sedimentary rock; hardpan.
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(chemistry) A chemical reaction in which calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide to form insoluble calcium carbonate.
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Any of several salts derived from casein via the coagulation of milk protein
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Alternative form of cauk [(mineralogy) An opaque, compact variety of barite, or heavy spar.]
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A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.
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A scum of calcium carbonate which forms on a solution of milk of lime from the carbon dioxide of the air.
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Dolomitic lime, which is produced by heating (calcining) dolomitic limestone.
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Alternative form of flucan [(mining) Soft clayey matter in the vein, or surrounding it.]
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any organic matter present in a sedimentary rock that is insoluble in organic solvents; the precursor of oil and natural gas
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diatomaceous earth. A kind of soft rock containing the remains of diatoms; it absorbs nitroglycerine and is used to manufacture dynamite.
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A type of hard colourless topaz (not actual diamond as such).
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A kind of calcareous sandstone, common in Israel.
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(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
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Alternative spelling of limewater [(inorganic chemistry) a solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used as a simple test for carbon dioxide, and in skin preparations.]
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A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.
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(inorganic chemistry) a solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used as a simple test for carbon dioxide, and in skin preparations.
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(chemistry, archaic) crystallized litharge, obtained by fusion in the form of fine yellow scales.
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(obsolete) Petrified wood.
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Alternative form of lixivial [(obsolete or historical) Of or derived from lye or wood ashes.]
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(obsolete or historical) Of or derived from lye or wood ashes.
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Impregnated with salts from wood ashes.
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Alternative form of lixivial [(obsolete or historical) Of or derived from lye or wood ashes.]
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A solution of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes.
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An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
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(obsolete, organic chemistry) acid of milk, lactic acid
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(obsolete) Calcium hydroxide.
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A milky-white solution of magnesium hydroxide, used as a saline osmotic laxative and as an antacid.
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A layer of scale that forms on milk-processing equipment, mainly formed of cations of calcium and magnesium.
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(obsolete) The precious stone onyx.
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A gray-white powder, having chemical properties of quicklime, made by heating mollusk shells to a temperature sufficient to calcine the material.
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(organic chemistry) A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc.
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(cooking) calcium hydroxide or its solution in water, limewater
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(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, resembling or containing lead.
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elemental sulfur in nugget form
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Resembling or containing quartz.
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Alternative spelling of quicklime [Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.]
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Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.
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Producing or containing sugar.
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(chiefly botany, geology) Resembling granulated sugar; saccharoid.
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(mineralogy) A fine granular variety of feldspar.
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(mineralogy) Having a texture like granulated sugar.
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(mineralogy) Having a texture like granulated sugar.
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(archaic) saccharine; relating to saccharin or sugar
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A mass of calcareous rock crowded with marine fossils.
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Calcium hydroxide, a soft white powder, produced by adding water to quicklime. It is used in making mortar and cement, and has many industrial uses.
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the alkaline waste material that is a byproduct of the Leblanc process
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A mixture of caustic soda and quicklime.
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(organic chemistry, dated) A substance obtained from the wool of sheep, consisting largely of potash mixed with fatty and earthy matters.
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Alternative form of tabun (clay oven) [(organic chemistry, military) An extremely toxic nerve gas; a clear, tasteless liquid, molecular formula C₅H₁₁N₂O₂P.]
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Obsolete form of trass. [(geology) A white to grey volcanic tufa, formed of decomposed trachytic cinders, sometimes used as a cement.]
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A calcareous rock consisting of more than 10% grains, supported by a lime mud.
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A yellowish fossil resin, associated with lignite, present in cretaceous strata of New Mexico
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A compressed wood product used for flooring.
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Alternative form of zincy [Containing zinc.]
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