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
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One of the most effective ways to remove it is by using a de-icing product, like rock salt, calcium chloride pellets or calcium magnesium acetate, according to Curti's Landscaping.
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Maddie McGay, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
As for calcium chloride for driveways and sidewalks, availability depends on the store.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Additionally, tofu is an excellent source of calcium, especially when it is made with calcium chloride or calcium sulfate.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
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Maddie McGay, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
As for calcium chloride for driveways and sidewalks, availability depends on the store.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Additionally, tofu is an excellent source of calcium, especially when it is made with calcium chloride or calcium sulfate.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Calcium chloride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcium%20chloride. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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