Calx

[kælks]

Definition

(n.) Quicklime.

(n.) 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.

(n.) Broken and refuse glass, returned to the post.

Editor: Sidney

Definition

n. chalk or lime: the substance of a metal or mineral which remains after being subjected to violent heat:—pl. Calxes (kalk′sēz) or Calces (kal′sēz).

Typist: Molly