calcium | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals | |
Synonyms: | atomic_number_20 Ca | |
Related terms: | metallic_element calcium_ion calcium_oxide limestone fluorite gypsum calcify calcify | |
Similar spelling: |
calcimine calcine Caulkins calycine Callison Calligan calycinal |