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cal

Pronunciation: /ˈkal/

“cal” is a Spanish word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. lime (calcium oxide)

In Spanish

  1. Óxido de calcio.

Etymology

Inherited from Vulgar Latin cals, from Latin calx (via the nominative), from Ancient Greek χάλιξ (khálix, “pebble”).

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