The process of adding water to the quick lime is known as
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Slaking
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Smashing
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Oxidation
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Calcination
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Correct answer
Explanation
Slaking is the process of adding water to quick lime (calcium oxide), which converts it to calcium hydroxide with significant heat evolution. Smashing and oxidation are unrelated processes. Calcination is heating limestone to produce quick lime - the reverse process.