1. calcium carbide

noun. A grey salt of calcium (CaC) used in making acetylene.
Synonyms
binary compound carbide

2. calcium-cyanamide

noun. A compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds.
Synonyms
chemical compound cyanamide compound
Antonyms
smooth rough simple decrease

3. calcium-channel blocker

noun. Any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine.
Synonyms
diltiazem Cardizem medication verapamil Isoptin Calan medicine medicinal drug nifedipine Procardia calcium blocker medicament
Antonyms
over-the-counter drug prescription medicine prescription drug over-the-counter medicine

4. calcium

noun. (ˈkælsiːəm) 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
calcium oxide fluor Ca calx metal fluorspar limestone calcium ion fluxing lime fluorite burnt lime factor IV gypsum quicklime calcined lime unslaked lime atomic number 20 metallic element lime
Antonyms
nonmetallic uncover

5. carbide

noun. (ˈkɑːrˌbaɪd) A binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element.
Synonyms
calcium carbide inorganic compound silicon carbide
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