What is another word for calcium carbide?
Pronunciation: [kˈalsi͡əm kˈɑːba͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Calcium carbide is a chemical compound that is commonly used in the production of acetylene gas for welding and cutting. Some synonyms for calcium carbide include calcium acetylide, ethyne calcium salt, and carburosene. Other names include acetylenogen, calcium dicarbide, and lime acetylene. Calcium carbide is also known by its chemical formula, CaC2. It is a grayish-white substance that is highly reactive and can release acetylene gas when exposed to water. Calcium carbide is commonly used in the steel and chemical industries and as a desiccant in the production of fruits for ripening.
