Chemical Processes Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • The process of calcination involves heating a substance to a high temperature in order to bring about chemical changes.
  • Calcination is when you heat something up really hot to change its composition.
  • Calcination is like cooking for chemicals - just heat it up and see what happens!
  • In life, going through challenges can be seen as a form of calcination, where we are heated up and transformed into something stronger.

noun A chemical reaction in which chlorine is added to a compound in the presence of air or oxygen.

  • Aerochlorination is a chemical process used in the production of certain chemicals.
  • I heard they're using aerochlorination to make those new products at the plant.
  • They're aerochlorinating the heck out of those chemicals.
  • Her approach to problem-solving is like aerochlorination, quick and efficient.