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Calx

Calx Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Calx? [n] a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide Synonyms \| Synonyms for Calx: burnt lime \| calcined lime \| calcium oxide \| fluxing lime \| lime \| quicklime \| unslaked lime Related Terms \| Find terms related to Calx: ash \| ashes \| brand \| carbon \| charcoal \| cinder \| clinker \| coal \| coke \| coom \| dross \| fume \| lava \| reek \| scoria \| slag \| smoke \| smudge \| smut \| soot \| sullage See Also \| atomic number 20 \| Ca \| calcium \| oxide Calx In Webster's Dictionary \Calx\, n.; pl. E. {Calxes}, L. {Calces}. [L. Calx, calcis. limestone; cf. Gr. ? gravel. ?, ?, pebble, Skr. ? gravel, Ir. carraic rock Gael. carraig, W. careg, stone. Cf. {Chalk}.] 1. (Chem.) (a) Quicklime. [Obs.] (b) The substance which remains when a metal or mineral has been subjected to calcination or combustion by heat, and which is, or may be, reduced to a fine powder. Note: Metallic calxes are now called oxides. 2. Broken and refuse glass, returned to the post.

Calx Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Calx?

[n] a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

See Also | atomic number 20 | Ca | calcium | oxide

Calx In Webster's Dictionary

\Calx\, n.; pl. E. {Calxes}, L. {Calces}. [L. Calx, calcis.
limestone; cf. Gr. ? gravel. ?, ?, pebble, Skr. ? gravel, Ir.
carraic rock Gael. carraig, W. careg, stone. Cf. {Chalk}.]
1. (Chem.)
   (a) Quicklime. [Obs.]
   (b) The substance which remains when a metal or mineral
       has been subjected to calcination or combustion by
       heat, and which is, or may be, reduced to a fine
       powder.

Note: Metallic calxes are now called oxides.

2. Broken and refuse glass, returned to the post.

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