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It's used "for processing water (for alcoholic and soft drinks)" -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_hydroxide

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Calcium hydroxide, often called slaked lime, is used for the manufacture of cement, mortar, plaster, and glass.

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Is calcium hydroxide?

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