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Noun: calx (calces,calxes)  kalks
  1. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
    - calcium oxide, quicklime, lime, calcined lime, fluxing lime, unslaked lime, burnt lime

Derived forms: calxes, calces

Type of: oxide

Encyclopedia: Calx