CALX

calx

Noun

  1. 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.
  2. (Now recognised as being) the oxide left after calcination of a metal.
  3. calcium oxide
  4. 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.


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