plural calxes or calces
ˈkal-ˌsēz 
: the crumbly residue left when a metal or mineral has been subjected to calcination or combustion
especially
: lime entry 1
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“Calx.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/calx. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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