English word calcium comes from Latin -ita, Ancient Greek θέμα, Ancient Greek χάλιξ
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ita | Latin (lat) | |
| θέμα | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| χάλιξ | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| calcis | Latin (lat) | |
| calcium | English (eng) | (countable) An atom of this element.. 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. |