'Calcium' definitions:

Definition of 'calcium'

From: WordNet
noun
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 [syn: calcium, Ca, atomic number 20]

Definition of 'Calcium'

From: GCIDE
  • Calcium \Cal"ci*um\ (k[a^]l"s[i^]*[u^]m), n. [NL., from L. calx, calcis, lime; cf F. calcium. See Calx.] (Chem.) An elementary substance; a metal which combined with oxygen forms lime. It is of a pale yellow color, tenacious, and malleable. It is a member of the alkaline earth group of elements. Atomic weight 40. Symbol Ca. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Calcium is widely and abundantly disseminated, as in its compounds calcium carbonate or limestone, calcium sulphate or gypsum, calcium fluoride or fluor spar, calcium phosphate or apatite. [1913 Webster]
  • Calcium light, an intense light produced by the incandescence of a stick or ball of lime in the flame of a combination of oxygen and hydrogen gases, or of oxygen and coal gas; -- called also Drummond light and {lime light}. [1913 Webster +PJC]

Definition of 'Calcium'

From: Elements
  • Symbol: Ca
  • Atomic number: 20
  • Atomic weight: 40.08
  • Soft grey metallic element belonging to group 2 of the periodic table. Used a reducing agent in the extraction of thorium, zirconium and uranium. Essential element for living organisms.

Calcium, NY -- U.S. Census Designated Place in New York

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Calcium, NY -- U.S. Census Designated Place in New York
Population (2000) :
3346
Housing Units (2000) :
1134
Land area (2000) :
5.586979 sq. miles (14.470208 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
5.586979 sq. miles (14.470208 sq. km)
FIPS code :
11671
Located within :
New York (NY), FIPS 36
Location :
44.034761 N, 75.842114 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
13616
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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