cal·cine
| \ kal-ˈsīn
, ˈkal-ˌsīn \
, ˈkal-ˌsīn \
calcined; calcining
Definition of calcine
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to heat (something, such as inorganic materials) to a high temperature but without fusing in order to drive off volatile matter or to effect changes (such as oxidation or pulverization)
: to undergo calcination
calcine
noun
cal·cine
| \ ˈkal-ˌsīn
\
\
Definition of calcine (Entry 2 of 2)
: a product (such as a metal oxide) of calcination or roasting
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“Calcine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcine. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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calcine
verb
cal·cine
| \ kal-ˈsīn
\
\
calcined; calcining
Medical Definition of calcine
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to heat (as inorganic materials) to a high temperature but without fusing in order to drive off volatile matter or to effect changes (as oxidation or pulverization)
: to undergo calcination
calcine
noun
cal·cine
| \ ˈkal-ˌsīn
\
\
Medical Definition of calcine (Entry 2 of 2)
: a product (as a metal oxide) of calcination or roasting
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