noun as in strong fondness

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Example:I used calcium sulfate decahydrate as a wet material in the centrifuge to get the right texture for the plaster.

Definition:A mineral that is a decahydrate form of calcium sulfate, also known as gypsum. It is widely used in construction, as a plaster or in wallboard.

From calcium sulfate decahydrate

Example:When heated, the decahydrate loses its water of crystallization, resulting in a smaller solid form.

Definition:The process of removing the water of crystallization from a decahydrate through heat. This process is known as dehydration.

From heating the decahydrate