Chaux (en. Lime)

/ʃo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Product obtained by calcining limestone, used in construction.

The walls of the house are coated with lime for better insulation.

Les murs de la maison sont enduits de chaux pour une meilleure isolation.

Material used to disinfect or treat the soil.

Lime was added to the garden to improve soil quality.

On a ajouté de la chaux au jardin pour améliorer la qualité du sol.

From Latin 'calx', meaning 'lime'.

mountain lime

Lime extracted from the mountains, used for specific applications.

chaux de montagne

lime mortar

Mixture of lime used for binding in masonry.

mortier de chaux

limestone

Sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate.

calcaire

construction site

Construction area where lime is often used.

chantier

To talk excessively without real content.

Stop with your nonsense, we want facts!

Arrête avec ta chaux, on veut des faits !

To be in a state of excessive euphoria.

He is in an unbelievable euphoria after this good news.

Il est dans une chaux pas possible après cette bonne nouvelle.