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cal​ci​um
noun, often attributive
cal·​ci·​um
ˈkal-sē-əm

Definition

  • a metallic chemical element of the alkaline-earth group that occurs naturally only in combination and is essential to cellular functions in all known organisms
    — see Chemical Elements Table
Examples
  • //Her doctor said she should eat more foods that are high in calcium, such as milk and cheese.
First Known Use
1808, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, from Latin calc-, calx lime
cal​lig​ra​phy
caffeinated — MW · Shobdo