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calcium carbide
calcium carbonate
calcium chloride
calcium cyanamide
calcium cyanide
calcium cyclamate
calcium fluoride
calcium gluconate
calcium hydroxide
calcium hypochlorite
calcium nitrate
calcium oxide
calcium phosphate
calcium sulfate
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calcium hydroxide
cal·ci·um hy·drox·ide


noun 
Definition:
 
water softener: a white alkaline powder. Source: action of water on calcium oxide. Use: manufacture of cement, plaster, and glass. Ca(OH)2
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