CaO, calcium oxide, a caustic material made from limestone which has been burned to drive off the carbon dioxide, remains very unstable until slaked. See lime. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20935
Quick'lime noun [ See Quick , adjective ] (Chemistry) Calcium oxide; unslacked lime; -- so called because when wet it develops great heat. See 4th Lime , 2. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/Q/9