calcium hydride

/ˌkælsiəm ˌhaɪˈdraɪd/
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Definitions of calcium hydride
  1. noun
    a saltlike binary compound (CaH2) used as a reducing agent and source of hydrogen
    synonyms: hydrolith
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    type of:
    hydride
    any binary compound formed by the union of hydrogen and other elements
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