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Lime is a term that refers to several related chemical compounds and materials. One common usage of the term lime refers to calcium oxide, which has the chemical name CaO. Calcium oxide is a white or grayish powder produced by heating calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is widely used in the construction industry as an ingredient in cement and mortar.