calcium

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A silvery white metal, with symbol Ca and atomic number 20, the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust, occurring in many compounds. Its uses include as a nutritional supplement to assist the growth of bone and teeth, as a dehydrating agent for organic solvents, and to remove gases from molten metals prior to casting.
calcium
Accepted term: 06-May-2024