Used in water treatment to adjust pH and remove impurities such as heavy metals and silica. Commonly applied in wastewater treatment for neutralizing acidic water and precipitating contaminants. Widely used in construction as a component of mortar, plaster, and whitewash due to its ability to react with carbon dioxide and harden over time. In agriculture, it helps reduce soil acidity and improves soil structure for better crop growth. Employed in the food industry for processes like curing olives and preparing corn for masa in tortilla production. Used in dentistry for pulp capping and root canal treatments due to its antimicrobial properties and ability to promote dentin formation. Applied in the leather industry to remove hair from animal hides during the liming process. Also utilized in the chemical industry as a reagent for producing other calcium compounds and in flue gas treatment to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions.