calcium chloride
noun
: a white deliquescent salt CaCl2 used in its anhydrous state as a drying and dehumidifying agent and in a hydrated state for controlling dust and ice on roads
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Use it sparingly and once the ice melts, sweep any excess calcium chloride away.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Another common ice removal product is calcium chloride.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Magnesium and calcium chlorides contain less damaging salt but can be expensive and corrosive to certain materials.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Salt can also cause potential damage to concrete and plants, sometimes making alternatives like sand or calcium chloride (for concrete) better choices.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Another common ice removal product is calcium chloride.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Magnesium and calcium chlorides contain less damaging salt but can be expensive and corrosive to certain materials.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Salt can also cause potential damage to concrete and plants, sometimes making alternatives like sand or calcium chloride (for concrete) better choices.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Calcium chloride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcium%20chloride. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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