Etymology of the English word calcium
the English word
calciumderived from the New Latin word
calcium (calcium)
derived from the Latin word
calx (lime; heel; spur; pad; lead vial, bottle, jar; limestone, lime; chalk)
derived from the Greek word
chalix, χάλιξ (pebble, gravel, stone; lime)
derived from the Greek word
khalixDate
The earliest known usage of calcium in English dates from the 19th century.
Derivations in English
oxycalcium,
calmodulin,
pedocal,
calpainUsage
Word found in Modern English
