calcine
to convert into calx by heating or burning.
to frit.
to be converted into calx by heating or burning.
material resulting from calcination; calx.
Origin of calcine
1Other words from calcine
- cal·cin·a·ble [kal-suh-nuh-buhl], /ˈkæl sə nə bəl/, adjective
- cal·ci·na·tion [kal-suh-ney-shuhn], /ˌkæl səˈneɪ ʃən/, noun
- cal·ci·na·tor [kal-suh-ney-ter], /ˈkæl səˌneɪ tər/, noun
- cal·cin·a·to·ry [kal-sin-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, kal-sin-uh-], /kælˈsɪn əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈkæl sɪn ə-/, adjective, noun
- sem·i·cal·cined, adjective
- un·cal·cined, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use calcine in a sentence
If, however, an ore gives a layer of matte or speise, it is best to repeat the assay by the method of calcining before fusion.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThe calcining is carried out at a dull red heat, which is gradually increased.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThis property is taken advantage of in the operation of calcining, scorifying, cupelling, &c.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerFor example, one part by weight of tin becomes, on calcining, 1.271 parts of oxide (putty powder).
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThe following figures represent certain modifications of the copper calcining and smelting copper furnaces of Swansea.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
British Dictionary definitions for calcine
/ (ˈkælsaɪn, -sɪn) /
(tr) to heat (a substance) so that it is oxidized, reduced, or loses water
(intr) to oxidize as a result of heating
Origin of calcine
1Derived forms of calcine
- calcination (ˌkælsɪˈneɪʃən), noun
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
Browse