a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
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calcium::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | atomic number 20, ca |
| Type of | metal, metallic element |
| Has types | factor iv, calcium ion |
| Derivation | calcify |
Examples of calcium
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Calcium is found in many foods, including dairy products such as milk or yogurt.
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Plus the antioxidants, plus the extra calcium from milk if you take it that way.
From the guardian.co.uk
Both whole milk and toddler formula are rich in calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
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Calcium and vitamin D must be taken together to build and maintain strong bones.
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High-calcium vegetables include collard greens, bok choy, kale and bitter melon.
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Road salt mixed with calcium chloride alone stops melting at roughly 18 degrees.
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You'll be harvesting your own source of iron, calcium and Vitamin A even sooner.
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Here are inexpensive food sources of calcium that you can find at a supermarket.
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With nickel, the amount needed to impede calcium signaling was 300 times higher.
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- A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
- Calcium (Ca2+) plays a pivotal role in the physiology and biochemistry of organisms and the cell. It plays an important role in signal transduction pathways, where it acts as a second messenger, in neurotransmitter release from neurons, contraction of all muscle cell types, and fertilization. ...
- A chemical element, atomic number 20, that is an alkaline earth metal and occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks
- A mineral that helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth, regulate heartbeat and muscle contractions, and ensure proper blood clotting. Adequate intake can help prevent or minimize osteoporosis.
- Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
- A mineral that is the primary component of hydroxyapatite. It is also vital to many physical processes, including heart rate, blood pressure, muscle contractions, the transmission of nerve signals, and the regulation of internal organs.
- A necessary element used by salt water corals and other organisms for their calcium carbonate skeleton or shell.
- A mineral necessary for the development of healthy bones. Adequate levels of Vitamin D are necessary to facilitate calcium absorption.
- A nutritional element which makes teeth strong and hard.
