Kalk

German (Berlin)

/kalk/

noun
Definitions
  • lime general term for inorganic materials containing calcium
  • limescale, scale calcium deposit
  • (Geology) chalk
  • limestone calcium rock

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German kalc inherited from Old High German calc derived from Latin calx (heel, limestone, lime, pebble, chalk, game counter, mortar).

Origin

Latin

calx

Gloss

heel, limestone, lime, pebble, chalk, game counter, mortar

Concept
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The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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