Definition

The process of heating a material to a high temperature to cause a chemical change, usually to remove water or carbon dioxide.

Example

The calcination of limestone produces lime, which is used in various industrial processes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term calcination?

Yeah, I think it has to do with heating materials, right?

Exactly! It's the process of heating substances to cause thermal decomposition without melting them.

That sounds interesting; I didn't know there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Calcination → It is formed from "calcinare" (meaning to heat) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process). The word "calcination" refers to the process of heating a substance to high temperatures to bring about thermal decomposition or phase transition.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'heating' ('calcinare') something to change it — that's what calcination means.

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