† calˈcineous, a. Obs. rare—1.
[a. med.L. calcine-us (f. calx lime) + -ous.]
Of the nature of quick-lime; caustic.
| 1660 tr. Paracelsus Archidoxis i. vi. 86 How acute or Calcineous soever it be..tis by that acuity alone that it Operates. |
† calˈcineous, a. Obs. rare—1.
[a. med.L. calcine-us (f. calx lime) + -ous.]
Of the nature of quick-lime; caustic.
| 1660 tr. Paracelsus Archidoxis i. vi. 86 How acute or Calcineous soever it be..tis by that acuity alone that it Operates. |
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