Associations to the word «Calx»

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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley