Associations to the word «Calx»

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.

CALX, noun. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.