calces
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cal·ces
(kăl′sēz′)n.
A plural of calx.
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calces
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calx
(kælks)n., pl. calx•es, cal•ces (ˈkæl siz)
the oxide or ashy substance that remains after metals, minerals, etc., have been thoroughly burned.
[1350–1400; Middle English cals < Old French < Latin calx lime; see calcium]
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