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
• Hypernyms: ↑metallic element, ↑metal
• Hyponyms: ↑calcium ion, ↑factor IV
• Substance Holonyms:
↑calcium oxide, ↑quicklime, ↑lime, ↑calx, ↑calcined lime, ↑fluxing lime, ↑unslaked lime, ↑burnt lime, ↑limestone, ↑gypsum, ↑fluorite, ↑fluorspar, ↑fluor
Useful english dictionary. 2012.