Meanings
- uncountablechemistryThe compound CaCN₂ produced by reacting calcium carbide with nitrogen; it is used as a fertilizer
Synonyms: nitrolime
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe compound CaCN₂ produced by reacting calcium carbide with nitrogen; it is used as a fertilizer
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calcium cyanamide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/calcium%20cyanamide
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