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calcium

/ˈkælsi.əm/

Meanings
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.

Examples :

"My doctor recommended I take a calcium supplement to strengthen my bones. "
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Related Words

Illustration naturally

naturally adverb

/ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/

In a natural manner.

"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."

Illustration recommended

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration strengthen

strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Illustration element

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

Illustration silicate

silicate noun

/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/

Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates

"Glass is made from silicate. "

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration supplement

supplement noun

/ˈsʌpləmənt/

Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.

"The doctor recommended a vitamin supplement to improve her daughter's calcium intake. "

Illustration carbonate

carbonate noun

/ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/

Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.

"The antacid tablet contained a carbonate to neutralize stomach acid. "

Illustration alkaline

alkaline noun

/ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/

An alkaline battery.

"My grandfather uses an alkaline battery in his flashlight. "

Illustration limestone

limestone noun

/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/ /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/

An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

"The white cliffs were made of limestone, a rock formed from ancient seashells. "

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "