Ca
Symbol, Chemistry.
Definition for ca (2 of 7)
CA
California (approved especially for use with zip code).
chronological age.
Definition for ca (3 of 7)
ca'
[ kah, kaw ]
/ kɑ, kɔ /
verb (used with or without object) Scot.
to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
Origin of ca'
variant of
call
Definition for ca (4 of 7)
Definition for ca (5 of 7)
Origin of ca.
(def 3) < Latin
circā
Definition for ca (6 of 7)
C.A.
Definition for ca (7 of 7)
C/A
or c/a
capital account.
cash account.
credit account.
current account.
Example sentences from the Web for ca
British Dictionary definitions for ca (1 of 5)
ca
the internet domain name for
Canada
British Dictionary definitions for ca (2 of 5)
Ca
the chemical symbol for
calcium
British Dictionary definitions for ca (3 of 5)
CA
abbreviation for
California
Central America
chartered accountant
chief accountant
consular agent
(in Britain) Consumers' Association
British Dictionary definitions for ca (4 of 5)
ca.
abbreviation for
circa
Word Origin for ca.
Latin: about
British Dictionary definitions for ca (5 of 5)
C/A
abbreviation for
capital account
credit account
current account
Medical definitions for ca (1 of 3)
ca
abbr.
circa
Medical definitions for ca (2 of 3)
Ca
The symbol for the elementcalcium
Medical definitions for ca (3 of 3)
CA
abbr.
cancer
carcinoma
chronologic age
cytosine arabinoside
Scientific definitions for ca (1 of 2)
Ca
The symbol for calcium.
Scientific definitions for ca (2 of 2)
calcium
[ kăl′sē-əm ]
Ca
A silvery-white, moderately hard metallic element of the alkaline-earth group that occurs in limestone and gypsum. It is a basic component of leaves, bones, teeth, and shells, and is essential for the normal growth and development of most animals and plants. Calcium is used to make plaster, cement, and alloys. Atomic number 20; atomic weight 40.08; melting point 842 to 848°C; boiling point 1,487°C; specific gravity 1.55; valence 2. See Periodic Table.