carbonate of calcium

Meaning

Carbonate of calcium is calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found in limestone, chalk, and shells. It is used in cement, as an antacid and calcium supplement, and as a filler in paper and paint.

Synonyms

whiting calcite limestone aragonite eggshell calcium carbonate travertine

Words in the phrase

carbonate of calcium

Close letter words and terms

carbonate carbonate fluoride carbonate of ammonia carbonate of lime carbonate of potash carbonate of potassium