ALL meanings of calcium oxide
cal·ci·um ox·ide
C c - noun calcium oxide a white crystalline base used in the production of calcium hydroxide and bleaching powder and in the manufacture of glass, paper, and steel. Formula: CaO 3
- noun calcium oxide a white, soft, caustic solid, CaO, prepared by heating calcium carbonate; lime: used in making mortar and plaster, in ceramics, etc. 3
- noun calcium oxide lime1 (def 1). 1
- noun calcium oxide (inorganic chemistry) A white powderous substance, CaO, normally made by heating calcium carbonate. 0