Associations to the word «Calces»
Noun
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Wiktionary
CALX, noun. (archaic) The substance which remains after a metal or mineral has been thoroughly burnt, seen as being the essential substance left after the expulsion of phlogiston.
CALX, noun. (Now recognised as being) the oxide left after calcination of a metal.
CALX, noun. Calcium oxide
CALX, noun. In the Eton College wall game, an area at the end of the field where a shy can be scored by lifting the ball against the wall with one's foot.
Dictionary definition
CALX, noun. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.
Wise words
Think twice before you speak, because your words and
influence will plant the seed of either success or failure
in the mind of another.