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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Calces \Cal"ces\, n. pl.
   See Calx.
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2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.]
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   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.
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   Note: Metallic calxes are now called oxides.
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   2. Broken and refuse glass, returned to the post.
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