kalko

Esperanto

Etymology

From German Kalk.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkalko/

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• Rhymes: -alko
• Syllabification: kal‧ko

Noun

kalko (accusative singular kalkon, plural kalkoj, accusative plural kalkojn)

1. lime (any inorganic material containing calcium)
2. calcium oxide

   Synonym: kalcioksido

Derived terms

• kalkkolora (“lime-colored”)
• kalkoŝtono (“limestone”)

Further reading

• “kalko”, in Plena Ilustrita Vortaro de Esperanto [Complete Illustrated Dictionary of Esperanto], 2020, →ISBN
• “kalko”, in Reta Vortaro [Online Dictionary] (in Esperanto), 1997-present

Ido

Noun

kalko (plural kalki)

1. lime

Derived terms

• kalko kaustika