Calcine :: Calcine (v. i.) To be converted into a powder or friable substance, or into a calx, by the action of heat..

Calciner :: Calciner (n.) One who, or that which, calcines..

Calcining :: Calcining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Calcin.

Calcispongiae :: Calcispongiae (n. pl.) An order of marine sponges, containing calcareous spicules. See Porifera..

Calcite :: Calcite (n.) Calcium carbonate, or carbonate of lime. It is rhombohedral in its crystallization, and thus distinguished from aragonite. It includes common limestone, chalk, and marble. Called also calc-spar and calcareous spar..

Calcitrant :: Calcitrant (a.) Kicking. Hence: Stubborn; refractory.

Calcitrate :: Calcitrate (v. i. & i.) To kick.

Calcitration :: Calcitration (n.) Act of kicking.

Calcium :: Calcium (n.) An elementary substance; a metal which combined with oxygen forms lime. It is of a pale yellow color, tenacious, and malleable. It is a member of the alkaline earth group of elements. Atomic weight 40. Symbol Ca..

Calcivorous :: Calcivorous (a.) Eroding, or eating into, limestone..

Calcographer :: Calcographer (n.) One who practices calcography.

Calcographic :: Calcographic (a.) Alt. of Calcographica.

Calcographical :: Calcographical (a.) Relating to, or in the style of, calcography..

Calcography :: Calcography (n.) The art of drawing with chalk.

Calculable :: Calculable (a.) That may be calculated or ascertained by calculation.

Calculary :: Calculary (a.) Of or pertaining to calculi.

Calculary :: Calculary (n.) A congeries of little stony knots found in the pulp of the pear and other fruits.

Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute..

Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity..

Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people..

Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To plan; to expect; to think.

Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.

Calculated :: Calculated (p. p. & a.) Worked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; as, the calculated place of a planet; the calculated velocity of a cannon ball..

Calculated :: Calculated (p. p. & a.) Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose; as, to use arts calculated to deceive the people..

Calculated :: Calculated (p. p. & a.) Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited..

Calculater :: Calculater (imp. & p. p.) of Calculat.

Calculating :: Calculating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Calculat.

Calculating :: Calculating (a.) Of or pertaining to mathematical calculations; performing or able to perform mathematical calculations.

Calculating :: Calculating (a.) Given to contrivance or forethought; forecasting; scheming; as, a cool calculating disposition..

Calculating :: Calculating (n.) The act or process of making mathematical computations or of estimating results.

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