[ 'kalsʌɪn , -sɪn ]
■ verb [usu. as adjective ~d ] reduce, oxidize, or desiccate by roasting or strong heat.
Derivatives
calcination noun
Origin
ME: from med. L. calcinare , from late L. calcina 'lime', from L. calx , calc- (see calx ).
[ 'kalsʌɪn , -sɪn ]
■ verb [usu. as adjective ~d ] reduce, oxidize, or desiccate by roasting or strong heat.
Derivatives
calcination noun
Origin
ME: from med. L. calcinare , from late L. calcina 'lime', from L. calx , calc- (see calx ).
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004