calcium carbonate
noun
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, tasteless powder, CaCO3, occurring in nature in various forms, as calcite, chalk, and limestone: used chiefly in dentifrices and polishes and in the manufacture of lime and cement.
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Origin of calcium carbonate
First recorded in 1870–75
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British Dictionary definitions for calcium carbonate
calcium carbonate
noun
a white crystalline salt occurring in limestone, chalk, marble, calcite, coral, and pearl: used in the production of lime and cement. Formula: CaCO 3
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Medical definitions for calcium carbonate
calcium carbonate
n.
A calcium salt used as a dietary supplement and as an antacid.
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Scientific definitions for calcium carbonate
calcium carbonate
A white or colorless crystalline compound occurring naturally in chalk, limestone, and marble and in the minerals calcite and aragonite. It is used to make toothpaste, white paint, and cleaning powder. Chemical formula: CaCO3.
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