English noun: atomic number 20 | |||
1. | atomic number 20 (substance) 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 | ||
Synonyms | Ca, calcium | ||
Broader (hypernym) | metal, metallic element | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | calcium ion, factor IV | ||
Substance meronym | burnt lime, calcined lime, calcium oxide, calx, fluor, fluorite, fluorspar, fluxing lime, gypsum, lime, limestone, quicklime, unslaked lime | ||