Calcining: meaning, definitions and examples

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calcining

 

[ kรฆlหˆsaษชnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

industrial process

Calcining is a thermal treatment process in which a material is heated to high temperatures in order to remove volatile substances, oxidize or decompose the material. This process is commonly used in the production of lime, cement, and other materials.

Synonyms

calcination, firing, roasting.

Examples of usage

  • Calcining limestone produces quicklime.
  • The calcining process enhances the properties of the material.
  • Calcining is essential in the production of certain ceramics.

Translations

Translations of the word "calcining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calcinando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ calcining

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kalzinierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengkalsinan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปัŒั†ะธะฝัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalcynowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ผๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calcination

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calcinaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalsinasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ์‹œ๋„ค์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชูƒู„ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalcinace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalcinรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็……็ƒง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kalcinacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalsรญnering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะปัŒั†ะธะฝะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒชแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalsinasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calcinaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'calcining' comes from the Latin word 'calcinare', which means 'to burn to lime'. This relates to the historical practice of heating calcium-containing materials to produce lime, a fundamental building material. The practice of calcining dates back to ancient civilizations that used lime in construction and agriculture. Over time, the chemical processes involved in calcining were studied and refined, leading to its widespread use in modern industry. Today, calcining involves carefully controlled thermal processes to ensure the quality and purity of the final product, making it an essential operation in various sectors, including metallurgy, ceramics, and materials science. The evolution of the term reflects its importance in both practical applications and industrial advancements.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,490, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.