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soda lime

noun

  1. a mixture of sodium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide.


soda lime

noun

  1. a solid mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides used to absorb carbon dioxide and to dry gases
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • soda-lime adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of soda lime1

First recorded in 1860–65
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Example Sentences

"If we really want to have an impact on the carbon footprint, we need to address soda lime silicate," says Prof Mauro.

From BBC

"This one is soda lime that we've treated with some chemicals," he said, tapping at the next piece of glass.

But today, American Pyrex and Anchor Hocking dishes are made of soda lime silicate glass, which is more prone to shatter.

The element is determined by fusing with soda lime in a muffle, dissolving the residue in water and precipitating with silver nitrate.

Next the carbon dioxide is absorbed by soda lime.

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