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- [kal-sahyn, -sin]
- /ˈkæl saɪn, -sɪn/
- /kælsɪˈneɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-sahyn, -sin]
- /ˈkæl saɪn, -sɪn/
Definitions of calcination word
- verb with object calcination to convert into calx by heating or burning. 1
- verb with object calcination to frit. 1
- verb without object calcination to be converted into calx by heating or burning. 1
- noun calcination material resulting from calcination; calx. 1
- noun calcination The process of calcining - heating a substance to a high temperature, but below its melting point, to bring about thermal decomposition. 1
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Origin of calcination
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin calcināre to heat, orig. used by alchemists
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Parts of speech for Calcination
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calcination popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
calcination usage trend in Literature
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- what is calcination in chemistry?
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