Kalsiyum (en. Calcium)

kal-si-yum

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An essential mineral required for bone and tooth health.
Calcium is essential for maintaining healthy bones.
Ang kalsiyum ay mahalaga sa pagpapanatili ng malusog na mga buto.
An element in the periodic table with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20.
Calcium is an element that belongs to the alkaline earth metals group.
Ang kalsiyum ay isang elemento na kabilang sa grupo ng alkaline earth metals.
Commonly found in dairy products, green vegetables, and some nuts.
Dairy products like milk and cheese are high in calcium content.
Mataas ang nilalaman ng kalsiyum ng mga produkto ng gatas tulad ng gatas at keso.

Etymology

From Latin 'calcium', meaning 'lime'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to obtain calcium
Having sufficient calcium in the body.
magtamo ng kalsiyum
need for calcium
The necessity for calcium in the diet for health.
kailangan ng kalsiyum

Related Words

osteoporosis
A condition where bones become weak and brittle due to calcium deficiency.
osteoporosis
vitamin D
A vitamin that helps in the absorption of calcium in the body.
vitamin D

Slang Meanings

stones/stony
Our bodies need stones to be stronger.
Kailangan ng katawan natin ng bato-bato para mas matibay tayo.
calcium
I hope you're drinking milk for calcium!
Sana umiinom ka ng gatas para sa calcium!
life/strong
You need to be strong, so eat nutritious food.
Kailangan mo ng buhay-buhay, kaya kumain ka ng masustansyang pagkain.