chaux vive

French

Etymology

Calque of Latin calx vīva.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃo viv/
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Noun

chaux vive f (uncountable)

  1. quicklime (calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone)
    Coordinate term: chaux éteinte
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