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Noun calx has 1 sense
  1. calcium oxide, quicklime, lime, calx, calcined lime, fluxing lime, unslaked lime, burnt lime - a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
    --1 is a kind of oxide
    --1 has substances: calcium, Ca, atomic number 20

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Calx

Definition:

Calx is a noun that refers to the residue left after a substance has undergone a calcination process, often used in the fields of chemistry and metallurgy.

Senses and Usages:

1. Chemistry:

In chemistry, calx is the solid remaining after a substance has been heated to a high temperature to remove volatile components or convert it to oxides.

Example Sentence: The calx obtained from the calcination process was further analyzed in the laboratory.

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2. Metallurgy:

In metallurgy, calx is the powdery residue obtained by smelting metal ores and used as a raw material in the production of metals.

Example Sentence: The calx produced from the smelting process was mixed with other materials to extract pure copper.

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3. Popular:

Informally, calx can refer to a popular online multiplayer video game that involves strategic gameplay and team coordination.

Example Sentence: The new update for Calx allows players to unlock unique character skins.

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4. Local:

In certain regions, particularly local communities, calx is a term used to describe the white chalky residue left by dried seawater.

Example Sentence: The children enjoyed drawing on the sand with pieces of calx they found on the beach.

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