Calx

kalks, n.; E.pl. Calx'es, -ez; L. pi. Cal'ces, kaKsez. {Chem.) Earthy residuum remaining after the calcination of a metal or mineral. — Calcareous, -ka'rt-us, «. Of or containing, carbonate of lime. i — CaPcic, -sik, a. {Chem.) Pert, to, or derived from calcium.— Calciferous, -sifer-us, a. Containing carbonate of lime. — CaPciform, a. In the form of chalk or lime. — CaPcify, -fi, v. i. and t. To change into a stony condition, in which lime is a principal ingredient. — Calcine, kal-sin' or kaPsYn. [calcined (-sind' or -sYnd), -cining], also CaPcinate, -sY-nat, v. t. To reduce to powder or a friable state, by the action of heat; to oxidize, as a metal. — v. i. 'To be converted into a powder, etc.