Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-seez]
- /ˈkæl siz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-seez]
- /ˈkæl siz/
Definitions of calces word
- abbreviation CALCES calx 3
- noun calces a plural of calx. 1
- noun plural calces the oxide or ashy substance that remains after metals, minerals, etc., have been thoroughly roasted or burned. 1
- noun plural calces lime1 (def 1). 1
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Origin of calces
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; late Middle English < Latin: lime; replacing Middle English cals < Old French < Latin
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Parts of speech for Calces
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calces popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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