English word calcium hydroxide comes from English calcium, English hydroxide
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| calcium | English (eng) | (countable) An atom of this element.. A chemical element, atomic number 20, that is an alkaline earth metal and occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks. |
| hydroxide | English (eng) | (chemistry) An univalent anion (OH-) based on the hydroxyl functional group.. Any substance containing such an anion. |
| calcium hydroxide | English (eng) | (inorganic compound) A soft, white powder, Ca(OH)2, obtained by the action of water on calcium oxide; slaked lime. |