What is another word for Calcium Cyanamide?
Pronunciation: [kˈalsi͡əm sˈa͡ɪɐnˌama͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Calcium cyanamide is a compound made up of calcium, carbon, and nitrogen. It is used as a fertilizer and a soil conditioner. However, there are other terms used to refer to this same compound. These synonyms include lime nitrogen, nitrolime, and cynamid. Lime nitrogen is derived from the fact that calcium cyanamide is a source of nitrogen and lime, while nitrolime refers to its use as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Cynamid, on the other hand, is a brand name for calcium cyanamide, which was first manufactured by the American Cyanamid Company. Regardless of the name used, calcium cyanamide remains an essential compound in agriculture.
