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calˈcigenous, a. Chem. ? Obs.
[f. L. calc(i)- in sense of calx + -gen-us born, bearing + -ous; cf. alkaligenous.]
Producing a calx; said of those metals which with oxygen form a ‘calx’.
1854Scoffern in Orr's Circ. Sc. Chem. 434 Metals, the oxides of which were termed by ancient chemists calces, and which are, therefore, known as the calcigenous metals. c1865J. Wylde in Circ. Sc. I. 311/1 Three classes; namely, Alkaligeneous, Calcigeneous, and Metals proper. |