Definition of Calx

1. Noun. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.

Exact synonyms: Burnt Lime, Calcined Lime, Calcium Oxide, Fluxing Lime, Lime, Quicklime, Unslaked Lime
Terms within: Atomic Number 20, Ca, Calcium
Generic synonyms: Oxide
Derivative terms: Lime

Definition of Calx

1. n. Quicklime.

Definition of Calx

1. a mineral residue [n -ES or CALCES]

Medical Definition of Calx

1. Synonym: lime. Origin: L. Limestone 2. The posterior rounded extremity of the foot. Synonym: calcar pedis, heel. Origin: L. Heel (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calx

calving
Calvinism
Calvinist
Calvinistic
Calvinistical
Calvinistic Baptist
Calvino
Calvin Benson cycle
Calvin Coolidge
calvin cycle
Calvin Klein
Calvin Richard Klein
calvities
calvities
calx (current term)
calx (current term)
calxes
Calycanthaceae
Calycanthus
calycanthus family
Calycanthus floridus
Calycanthus occidentalis
calycate
calyceal
calyceal
calyces
calyces
calyciform
calyciform ending
calycinal

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