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A form of hardness in water caused by the presence of soluble bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium. Temporary hardness, contrary to permanent hardness, is removable by boiling to precipitate the carbonates. | A form of hardness in water caused by the presence of soluble bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium. Temporary hardness, contrary to permanent hardness, is removable by boiling to precipitate the carbonates. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 20 January 2007
A form of hardness in water caused by the presence of soluble bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium. Temporary hardness, contrary to permanent hardness, is removable by boiling to precipitate the carbonates.