Definitions for "Temporary Hardness"
Hardness in water that can be removed by boiling.
The type of hardness which can be removed by boiling the water; it is caused by dissolved hydrogencarbonates. These salts are decomposed on being heated (forming the corresponding carbonate – which is precipitated).
temporary water hardness. Compare with permanent hardness and water hardness. The component of total water hardness that can be removed by boiling the water. Ca(HCO3)2 and Mg(HCO3)2_ are responsible for temporary hardness.