calci-

American  

1. a combining form of calcium, used with the meaning “calcium salt” or “calcite” in the formation of compound words.

   calciferous.

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calci- British  

combining form

1. indicating lime or calcium

   calcify

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Usage

What does calci- mean? The combining form calci- is used like a prefix meaning “calcium.” Specifically, it is used to refer to either "calcium salt" or "calcite," a mineral found in compounds like limestone. It is often used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry and biology.The form calci- comes from Latin calx, meaning “limestone.” The Latin calx is, believe it or not, also the source of the word calculator. Discover why at our entry for the word.What are variants of calci-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, calci- becomes calc-, as in calcite. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article for calc-.

Etymology

Origin of calci-

< Latin calc- (stem of calx lime; chalk ) + -i-