How to Pronounce Quicklime

To pronounce "quicklime", say QUICKL-im-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

QUICKL-im-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “quicklime”

"quicklime" has 3 syllables: quickl-im-e.

What does quicklime mean?

noun

  1. Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.

verb

  1. To treat with quicklime.

Synonyms

anhydrous limeburnt limecaustic limelimeunhydrated lime

Related words

limecalxdolime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quicklime"?▾

"Quicklime" has 3 syllables: quickl · im · e.

What does "quicklime" mean?▾

Quicklime: Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.

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