soda lime

• Mezcla de hidróxido de calcio e hidróxido de sodio o potasio, utilizada en sistemas respiratorios cerrados (por ejemplo, en buceo o anestesia médica) para absorber el dióxido de carbono del aire exhalado.

A mixture of calcium hydroxide and sodium or potassium hydroxide, used in closed-circuit breathing systems (like in diving or medical anesthesia) to absorb carbon dioxide from exhaled air.

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   A mixture of calcium hydroxide and sodium or potassium hydroxide, used to absorb carbon dioxide.

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   • Soda lime is commonly used in anesthesia machines to remove exhaled CO2.
   • The laboratory uses soda lime in gas purification systems.
   • Divers use soda lime in their rebreathers to recycle breathing air.