Dictionary Definitions, Synomyns, Antonyms, and related words for Quicklime
Definitions for: Quicklime
[n] a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
Webster (1913) Definition: Quick"lime, n. [See Quick, a.] (Chem.)
Calcium oxide; unslacked lime; -- so called because when wet
it develops great heat. See 4th Lime, 2.