calx

Noun

Synonyms: calcium oxide quicklime lime calcined lime fluxing lime unslaked lime burnt lime

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxideSynonyms: calcium oxide quicklime lime calcined lime fluxing lime unslaked lime burnt lime

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Calx \Calx\, n.; pl. E. Calxes, L. Calces. [L. Calx, calcis. limestone; cf. Gr. ? gravel. ?, ?, pebble, Skr. ? gravel, Ir. carraic rock Gael. carraig, W. careg, stone. Cf. Chalk.] [1913 Webster]

1.(Chem.) (a) Quicklime. [Obs.] (b) The substance which remains when a metal or mineral has been subjected to calcination or combustion by heat, and which is, or may be, reduced to a fine powder. [1913 Webster]

Note: Metallic calxes are now called oxides. [1913 Webster]

2.Broken and refuse glass, returned to the post.