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Calx is the Latin word for chalk or limestone.
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In latin what does calx mean?
Calx
Latin word for calcium?
calx
What is the latin word for heels?
Calces (from calx) means heels in Latin.
How did calcium get its name?
Calcium was named after the latin word "Calx" which means lime. It's named after lime because lime is an oxide of calcium. (Oxide is oxygen + something)
What is calcium's Latin name?
"calcium" is know as "Calx" which means Lime.
Origin of calciums name?
In latin it is Calx, or [genetive] Calcis, which means lime.
Why is calcium is name calcium?
It comes from a Latin word named "Calx" which means lime.
What is the mixture of calx and phlogiston?
lead calx + phlogiston = metallic lead
What is the origin of name for th element calcium?
The name comes from the Latin calx, meaning lime (as in calcium oxide, not the citrus fruit).
What is the origin for the element name calcium?
Calcium was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808 in England. Origin of name: from the Latin word "''calx''" meaning "''lime''" It is one of the primary constitutents of bones, shells and limestone, and also temporary hard water. When temporary hard water is boiled it forms a white film on the container. It is also used in cement and mortar.
What is the latin definition of labia?
The Latin definition of Labia is lip.
How named calcium?
Calcium was named after the latin word "Calx" which means lime. It's named after lime because lime is an oxide of calcium. (Oxide is oxygen + something)
