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
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Her doctor said she should eat more foods that are high in calcium, such as milk and cheese.
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Aging, stress, and fatigue can deplete these minerals, causing them to be replaced by calcium and zinc, leading to gray or white hair.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
These include calcium, vitamins D (when fortified) and B12, niacin, phosphorus, riboflavin, pantothenic acid.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Leave the skin on when possible to retain more fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and several B vitamins.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Cottage cheese with flaxseed and cinnamon: Cottage cheese is rich in protein and calcium, while flaxseed contains omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
These include calcium, vitamins D (when fortified) and B12, niacin, phosphorus, riboflavin, pantothenic acid.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Leave the skin on when possible to retain more fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and several B vitamins.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Cottage cheese with flaxseed and cinnamon: Cottage cheese is rich in protein and calcium, while flaxseed contains omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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