calcium Meaning & Definition
/ˈkælsi.əm/
What Does Calcium Mean?
As a noun, calcium means The chemical element (symbol Ca) with atomic number 20: a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks. It can also mean An atom of this element.
Word Facts for Calcium
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkælsi.əm/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | atomic number 20 and ca |
| Plural | calciums |
Calcium Definition (Noun)
- The chemical element (symbol Ca) with atomic number 20: a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.
- An atom of this element.
Noun
- The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.
Synonyms of Calcium
atomic number 20ca
Calcium synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
calcium (countable and uncountable, plural calciums)
Origin of Calcium
Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1808, from Latin calx (“lime, limestone”) because it occurs in limestone.[1] By surface analysis, calc- + -ium.
Pronouncing Calcium
You say calcium as /ˈkælsi.əm/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kælsi).
Frequently Asked Questions About Calcium
What part of speech is calcium?
Calcium is a noun.
What is another word for calcium?
Words with a similar meaning to calcium include atomic number 20 and ca. See the full list of calcium synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of calcium?
The plural of calcium is calciums.