kalk
- A term used in some languages to refer to lime or limestone, a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate. nounThe mason used kalk to prepare the mortar for the bricks.In some regions, kalk is used to neutralize acidic soil.
- A colloquial or dialectal term in certain areas, possibly referring to a type of chalk or a similar substance. nounThe teacher wrote on the blackboard with a piece of kalk.Artists sometimes prefer using kalk for sketching due to its texture.