Definition of Calcium

Cal´ci`um   Pronunciation: kăl´sĭ`ŭm
n.1.(Chem.) An elementary substance; a metal which combined with oxygen forms lime. It is of a pale yellow color, tenacious, and malleable. It is a member of the alkaline earth group of elements. Atomic weight 40. Symbol Ca.
Calcium light
an intense light produced by the incandescence of a stick or ball of lime in the flame of a combination of oxygen and hydrogen gases, or of oxygen and coal gas; - called also Drummond light and lime light.


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atomic number 20, burnt lime, Ca, calcify, calcined lime, calcium ion, calcium oxide, calx, factor IV, fluor, fluorite, fluorspar, fluxing lime, gypsum, lime, limestone, metal, metallic element, quicklime, unslaked lime

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