Meaning of the word quicklime in English

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quicklime

US /ˈkwɪkˌlaɪm/
UK /ˈkwɪkˌlaɪm/

Noun

a white caustic alkaline substance consisting of calcium oxide, obtained by heating limestone

Example:
Farmers often use quicklime to improve soil pH.
The ancient Romans used quicklime in their construction projects.