кальци

Mongolian

MongolianCyrillic
ᠺᠠᠯᠼᠢ
(kalci)
кальци
(kalʹci)
Chemical element
Ca
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Etymology

Borrowed from Russian кальций (kalʹcij), which derived from Latin calx, "calx" is used for lime (CaO, quicklime), limestone (calcium carbonate). Originally "calx" was used for every metal oxide (earth), the result of roasting a metal or mineral.

Pronunciation

Noun

кальци • (kalʹci)

  1. calcium