chaux vive

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French[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Calque of Latin calx vīva.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʃo viv/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

chaux vive f (uncountable)

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