calcium — A soft gray alkaline earth metal, the chemical element of atomic number 20
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A soft gray alkaline earth metal, the chemical element of atomic number 20
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkælsiəm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother drinks three glasses of milk daily because her doctor said she needs more calcium, but she still can't crack nuts with her teeth.
- Children need adequate calcium for proper bone development.
- The calcium tablets were so big that I joked they could probably strengthen my jaw muscles just from chewing them.
calcium
NOUN[/ˈkælsiəm/]
A soft gray alkaline earth metal, the chemical element of atomic number 20
Calcium makes bones strong
From aquarium corals to stadium athletes, calcium builds life!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Calcium derives from Latin 'calx', meaning lime or limestone. Ancient Romans discovered this element through the burning of limestone for use as a building material in construction.
Breakdown
calx (lime, limestone) + -ium (chemical element suffix used in Latin nomenclature).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother drinks three glasses of milk daily because her doctor said she needs more calcium, but she still can't crack nuts with her teeth.”
“Children need adequate calcium for proper bone development.”
“The calcium tablets were so big that I joked they could probably strengthen my jaw muscles just from chewing them.”
“Leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of calcium.”
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