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/
Korean meaning: 원자번호 20번의 회백색 알칼리 토금속 원소, 뼈와 치아의 주요 성분
Korean pronunciation: 칼-시-엄 (강세: 칼)
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'calx(석회)'에서 유래. 고대 로마인들이 석회암을 태워 건축 재료로 사용하면서 이 원소를 발견했다는 이야기가 전해진다.
🎵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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