/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 ]
/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 . 2012