1a 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
Synonymsatomic number 20*, Ca*,
Type ofmetallic element*, metals,
Typescalcium ion*, factor IV*,
Part ofburnt lime, calcined lime, calcium oxide, calx, fluor, fluorite, fluorspar, fluxing lime, gypsum, lime, limestone, quicklime, unslaked lime,
See alsocalcic, calciferous, calcify,