Welsh edit

Chemical element
Ca
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Calsiwm

Etymology edit

Borrowed from English calcium, from Latin calx (lime, limestone), probably from Ancient Greek χάλιξ (khálix, pebble). Doublet of calch (limestone) and sialc (chalk).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

calsiwm m (uncountable)

  1. calcium
    Synonym: calchid

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
calsiwm galsiwm nghalsiwm chalsiwm
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References edit

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “calsiwm”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies