CALCES The substance which remains after a metal or mineral has been thoroughly burnt, once seen as being the essential substance left after the expulsion of phlogiston, but now recognised as being the metallic oxide (or, in some cases, the metal in a state of sublimation).
The word CALCES can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: CALCES
Length: 6 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word CALCES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.