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  • Hydrolyzed Lime: Understanding the Difference Between Lime and Slaked Lime
    "Hydrolyzed lime" is not a standard term in chemistry or materials science.

    Here's why:

    * Lime generally refers to calcium oxide (CaO), also known as quicklime.

    * Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction where water is added to a molecule, breaking it down.

    When calcium oxide reacts with water, it undergoes a hydration reaction, not hydrolysis. This reaction produces calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), also known as slaked lime.

    Here's the breakdown:

    * Lime (CaO) + Water (H2O) -> Slaked Lime (Ca(OH)2)

    So, while "hydrolyzed lime" might sound plausible, it's not the correct terminology. It's likely that you're referring to slaked lime, which is the product of lime's reaction with water.

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