CALX


Meaning of CALX in English

/kalks/ , n. , pl. calxes, calces /kal"seez/ .

1. the oxide or ashy substance that remains after metals, minerals, etc., have been thoroughly roasted or burned.

2. lime 1 (def. 1).

[ 1350-1400; late ME cals ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .