English word origin

Etymology of cal

Clippings.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Clipping of calorie. · Clipping of caliber. · Clipping of calendar. · Clipping of calibration.

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Clippings.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of calcium hydroxide.

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