QUICKLIMES

Noun

quicklimes

plural of quicklime

Source: Wiktionary


QUICKLIME

Quick"lime, n. Etym: [See Quick, a.] (Chem.)

Definition: Calcium oxide; unslacked lime; -- so called because when wet it develops great heat. See 4th Lime, 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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