calcium

another term kalium potassium$\longleftarrow$ 20 $\longrightarrow$scandium

Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: kăl′sē-əm, IPA ^(key): /ˈkælsi.əm/

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• Homophones: cal, ci, um

Noun

Singular calcium

Plural none

1. An element with atomic number 20 and symbol Ca. Also a nutrient in many different foods.

   The human body needs calcium in order to stay healthy.

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