calcium

IPA: kˈæɫsiʌm

The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.
(countable) An atom of this element.

Examples of "calcium" in Sentences

It is supposed high in calcium for the growing bones.
In muscle cells a rise in calcium is the signal for muscular work.
It's high in calcium and probiotics and is much cheaper than cheese.
Its a HUGE HUGE source of calcium and a way to get calcium from a source other than dairy.
This heightened risk of osteoporosis is probably due to the drastic drop in calcium and vitamin D absorption that occurs with these drugs.
On the other hand, you can steam only one layer of veg at a time if the steam is to surround and cook them evenly; steaming also takes longer than boiling, because boiling water dissolves and extracts some pectin and calcium from the cell walls, and steaming doesn't.