Calcium
101calcium-channel blocker — calcium antagonist a drug that inhibits the influx of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle cells; it therefore reduces the strength of heart muscle contraction, reduces conduction of impulses in the heart, and causes vasodilatation.… …
102calcium channel blocker — n. any of a class of drugs, including nifedipine, diltiazem, and verapamil, that relax vascular and other smooth muscle tissue by preventing calcium ions from entering their cells, used to treat headaches, high blood pressure, angina pectoris,… …
103Calcium aluminosilicate — Calcium aluminosilicate, an aluminosilicate compound with calcium cations, most typically has formula CaAl2Si2O8.As a food additive, it is sometimes designated E556 .In minerals, as a feldspar, it can be found as anorthite, an end member of the… …
104Calcium fumarate — is a compound with formula Ca(C2H2(COO)2). It is the calcium salt of fumaric acid.It has E number E367 …
105Calcium diglutamate — is a compound with formula Ca(C5H8NO4)2. It is a calcium acid salt of glutamic acid.It has the E number E623 …
106Calcium aluminates — are a range of minerals [H F W Taylor, Cement Chemistry , Academic Press, 1990, ISBN 0 12 683900 X, pp 34 38] obtained by heating calcium oxide and aluminium oxide together at high temperatures. They are encountered in the manufacture of… …
107Calcium chlorate — (Ca(ClO3)2) is a chemical compound formed from calcium and the chlorate ion. Like potassium chlorate, it is a strong oxidizer and can be used in pyrotechnic formulations …
108Calcium stearate — is a non toxic stabilizer and lubricant. It is an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid.Applications include as a flow agent in powders including some foods (such as Smarties), a waterproofing agent for fabrics, a lubricant in pencils and… …
109Calcium silicate hydrate — is the main product of the hydration of Portland cement and is primarily responsible for the strength in cement based materials.PreparationCalcium Silicate Hydrate (also shown as C S H) is a result of the reaction between the silicate phases of… …
110calcium hydroxide — n. slaked lime, Ca(OH) 2, a white, crystalline compound prepared by the action of water on calcium oxide, used in making plaster, mortar, alkalies, bleaching powder, etc. * * * …
