What is another word for lime hydrate?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪm hˈa͡ɪdɹe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Lime hydrate is a chemical compound that is often used in various industries such as construction, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. This compound is also known as calcium hydroxide, slaked lime, or hydrated lime. Calcium hydroxide is formed when water is added to quicklime or unslaked lime. This results in the quicklime undergoing a chemical reaction that produces heat and forms calcium hydroxide. Slaked lime and hydrated lime are interchangeable terms for calcium hydroxide. This compound is commonly used in the construction industry for soil stabilization, water treatment, and as a component of cement. In agriculture, it is used as a soil amendment and in the pharmaceutical industry, it is used to produce antacids and disinfectants.
