calsiwm

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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