calcine

verb

cal·​cine kal-ˈsīn  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)

intransitive verb

: to undergo calcination

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Medical Definition

calcine

1 of 2 verb

cal·​cine kal-ˈsīn 

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)

intransitive verb

: to undergo calcination

calcine

2 of 2 noun

cal·​cine ˈkal-ˌsīn 

: a product (as a metal oxide) of calcination or roasting