kalk — meaning in English
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English meaning
- calcite noun A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO₃, found as limestone, chalk and marble.
- chalice noun A large ceremonial drinking cup, especially one used in religious rites such as Communion.
- lime noun A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
- limescale noun A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.
Senses
kalk is used for these senses in English:
- calcite (mineral) A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found as limestone, chalk and marble.
- lime (chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
- limescale A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.
- quicklime Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.