Pronunciation: /ˌkælsəˈneɪʃən/
noun the process of heating a substance to a high temperature in order to bring about chemical changes, such as the removal of volatile components
A1 Calcination is a process of heating a substance to a high temperature without melting it.
A2 During calcination, the substance undergoes a chemical change due to the high heat.
B1 The calcination of limestone produces quicklime, which is used in various industrial processes.
B2 Calcination is an important step in the production of metals from their ores.
C1 The calcination process is carefully controlled in order to achieve the desired chemical reactions.
C2 Researchers are studying new methods of calcination to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
formal The process of calcination involves heating a substance to a high temperature in order to bring about chemical changes.
informal Calcination is when you heat something up really hot to change its composition.
slang Calcination is like cooking for chemicals - just heat it up and see what happens!
figurative In life, going through challenges can be seen as a form of calcination, where we are heated up and transformed into something stronger.
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