Hydrated Lime

Hydrated Lime

Definition: hydrated lime

hydrated lime: A substance produced when burnt lime is wetted. It is a mixture of calcium oxide and water, used to improve soil quality. The lime is in powder form, having been burnt to break it down from large lumps. Also called slaked lime. Using hydrated lime improves soil fertility and supports healthy crop growth.

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