Synonyms for calx
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The substance which remains after a metal or mineral has been thoroughly burnt, once seen as being the essential substance left after the expulsion of phlogiston, but now recognised as being the metallic oxide (or, in some cases, the metal in a state of sublimation).
Forms
- Plural
- calxes → limes…
Example sentences
- lime The plumbing has a water softener to eliminate lime.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| calx | falling | |
| lime | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- lime1