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What does calcium mean?

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Noun
  1. A chemical element, atomic number 20, that is an alkaline earth metal and occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.
  2. (countable) An atom of this element.
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Also, go easy on how much protein you eat, since large amounts can block calcium absorption.
In monocots, calcium oxalate is most often laid down and usually as bundles of needle-shaped crystals known as raphides.
Chloroform can be made from ethanol by reacting the ethanol with calcium hypochlorite.
A quick, qualitative analysis of valves during SEM work confirmed the presence of pyrite and the calcium phosphate composition of the carapace.
Foods high in calcium and magnesium are alkaline-forming and good choices if you need to decrease acidity.
Their roots will penetrate cracks in the rock and produce an organic acid that dissolves calcium carbonate.

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