calcium
noun
cal·ci·um
ˈkal-sē-əm 
often attributive
: a metallic chemical element of the alkaline-earth group that occurs naturally only in combination and is essential to cellular functions in all known organisms see Chemical Elements Table
Examples of calcium in a Sentence
Her doctor said she should eat more foods that are high in calcium, such as milk and cheese.
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Start by cooking the noodles in the broth, then add the tofu sheets (which are a solid source of protein and major minerals like calcium and selenium, FYI).
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Tofu also has calcium, which is important for bone health.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Primarily made of eggs and cheese, a quiche is rich in protein, calcium, essential vitamins, and minerals.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Along with the nutrients above, pumpkin contains potassium, phosphorus and calcium, as well as other vital minerals and vitamins, Hill's Pet Nutrition reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Tofu also has calcium, which is important for bone health.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Primarily made of eggs and cheese, a quiche is rich in protein, calcium, essential vitamins, and minerals.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Along with the nutrients above, pumpkin contains potassium, phosphorus and calcium, as well as other vital minerals and vitamins, Hill's Pet Nutrition reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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calcium
noun
cal·ci·um
ˈkal-sē-əm
: a silver-white soft metallic element that is found only in combination with other elements (as in limestone) and is one of the necessary elements making up the bodies of most plants and animals see element
Medical Definition
calcium
noun
cal·ci·um
ˈkal-sē-əm
often attributive
: a silver-white bivalent metallic element that is an alkaline earth metal, occurs only in combination, and is an essential constituent of most plants and animals
—symbol Ca
see Chemical Elements Table
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