Calx

Pronunciation: /kælks/

Definitions of calx

noun a powdery substance consisting of the oxide of a metal, obtained by heating the metal in air or oxygen

Example Sentences

A1 The calx of the firewood turned into ashes.

A2 The scientist studied the calx formed after the chemical reaction.

B1 The calx left behind by the burning candle was difficult to clean.

B2 The process of obtaining calx from limestone involves heating it to high temperatures.

C1 The artist used calx as a pigment in their painting to create a unique texture.

C2 The archaeologist discovered ancient calx deposits near the ruins of a Roman settlement.

Examples of calx in a Sentence

formal The chemist analyzed the calx residue left in the crucible.

informal I accidentally spilled some calx powder on the lab table.

slang Hey, can you pass me that calx stuff over there?

figurative The calx of his past mistakes still haunted him in his dreams.

Grammatical Forms of calx

• past tense: calced
• plural: calces
• comparative: more calx
• superlative: most calx
• present tense: calx
• future tense: will calx
• perfect tense: have calxed
• continuous tense: am calxing
• singular: calx
• positive degree: calx
• infinitive: to calx
• gerund: calxing
• participle: calxed

Origin and Evolution of calx

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'calx' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'calc-' meaning limestone or chalk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'calx' evolved to refer to the residue left after a mineral or metal has been subjected to heat, such as in the process of calcination. It is also used in chemistry to refer to the oxide of a metal or the solid residue left after a substance has been burned.