No. 3,446 in French
chaux
"Chaux" means "lime" (a calcium compound used in construction or agriculture).
In a sentence
La chaux vive est utilisée pour améliorer les sols agricoles.
Quicklime is used to improve agricultural soils.
In this sentence, 'chaux' refers to a specific chemical compound, quicklime, emphasizing its agricultural use.
Les vieilles maisons étaient souvent blanchies à la chaux.
Old houses were often whitewashed with lime.
This use shows 'chaux' in the context of construction materials, specifically lime used in whitewashing.
La production de chaux nécessite un processus thermique industriel.
The production of lime requires an industrial thermal process.
Here, 'chaux' is discussed as a product resulting from an industrial process, highlighting its manufacturing aspect.
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