calcium chloride
noun
: a white deliquescent salt CaCl2 used in its anhydrous state as a drying and dehumidifying agent and in a hydrated state for controlling dust and ice on roads
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Some people spray leaves with a dilute calcium chloride solution or even leaves and fruit with milk! 
oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 Other chemical cousins, such as calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium chloride, are also used. Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 4 Dec. 2021 To minimize the risk of ice melts, look for pet-friendly varieties, which typically contain urea as a substitute for harmful chemicals, such as sodium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, ethylene glycol, and magnesium chloride. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2021 The overall 2022 city budget, which still is being crafted, most likely will put $1.3 million toward the salt purchase, and $20,000 toward the calcium chloride. Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com, 8 Nov. 2021 The calcium chloride leaches out and attacks the ice in a line that makes a channel. Doug George, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021 If ice has already built up, use calcium chloride or urea to melt the dam, not rock salt, experts say. Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2021 The money will break down as $1.3 million for rock salt, and $20,000 for liquid calcium chloride, which is what officials use to treat the rock salt before putting it on the roadways. Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com, 13 Nov. 2020 The salt and calcium chloride to be used for snow removal will be purchased through the state’s Central Management Services Office and the DuPage County Procurement Services Division. Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com, 13 Nov. 2020 See More
oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 Other chemical cousins, such as calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium chloride, are also used. Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 4 Dec. 2021 To minimize the risk of ice melts, look for pet-friendly varieties, which typically contain urea as a substitute for harmful chemicals, such as sodium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, ethylene glycol, and magnesium chloride. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2021 The overall 2022 city budget, which still is being crafted, most likely will put $1.3 million toward the salt purchase, and $20,000 toward the calcium chloride. Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com, 8 Nov. 2021 The calcium chloride leaches out and attacks the ice in a line that makes a channel. Doug George, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021 If ice has already built up, use calcium chloride or urea to melt the dam, not rock salt, experts say. Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2021 The money will break down as $1.3 million for rock salt, and $20,000 for liquid calcium chloride, which is what officials use to treat the rock salt before putting it on the roadways. Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com, 13 Nov. 2020 The salt and calcium chloride to be used for snow removal will be purchased through the state’s Central Management Services Office and the DuPage County Procurement Services Division. Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com, 13 Nov. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1866, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
calcium chloride
noun
: a salt CaCl2 used in medicine as a source of calcium and as a diuretic