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Noun: calcination  ,kal-si'ney-shun
  1. The conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature

Derived forms: calcinations

Type of: oxidation, oxidisation [Brit], oxidization

Encyclopedia: Calcination

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