This is the 3446th most frequent French word.
chaux
"Chaux" means "lime" (a calcium compound used in construction or agriculture).
In this sentence, 'chaux' refers to a specific chemical compound, quicklime, emphasizing its agricultural use.
La chaux vive est utilisée pour améliorer les sols agricoles.
Quicklime is used to improve agricultural soils.
This use shows 'chaux' in the context of construction materials, specifically lime used in whitewashing.
Les vieilles maisons étaient souvent blanchies à la chaux.
Old houses were often whitewashed with lime.
Here, 'chaux' is discussed as a product resulting from an industrial process, highlighting its manufacturing aspect.