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calcine

/ˈkæl.saɪn/

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verb

/ˈkæl.saɪn/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия нагревания вещества до высокой температуры с целью его разложения или удаления летучих компонентов, часто в научном или промышленном контексте.

A verb used to indicate the act of heating a substance to a high temperature in order to decompose it or remove volatile components, often in a scientific or industrial context.

  1. Heat to oxidize or reduceC2formaltechnical

    To heat a substance to a high temperature but below its melting point, causing it to oxidize, reduce, or decompose.

    ruКальцинировать

    • The chemist calcined the limestone to produce quicklime.
    • They calcined the ore to extract the metal.
    • The sample was calcined in a furnace at 800 degrees Celsius.

    Synonymsburnfireroast

Forms
  • calcined past participle
  • calcined past simple
  • calcining present participle
  • calcines third person singular