calcine

1 of 2

verb

cal·​cine kal-ˈsīn How to pronounce calcine (audio)
ˈkal-ˌsīn
calcined; calcining

transitive verb

: 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)

calcine

2 of 2

noun

cal·​cine ˈkal-ˌsīn How to pronounce calcine (audio)
: a product (such as a metal oxide) of calcination or roasting

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English calcenen, from Medieval Latin calcinare, from Late Latin calcina lime, from Latin calc-, calx

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of calcine was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Calcine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcine. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

calcine

1 of 2 verb
cal·​cine kal-ˈsīn How to pronounce calcine (audio)
calcined; calcining

transitive verb

: 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)

calcine

2 of 2 noun
cal·​cine ˈkal-ˌsīn How to pronounce calcine (audio)
: a product (as a metal oxide) of calcination or roasting
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