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ca

[kah, kaw]

verb (used with object), verb (used without object) Scot.

to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.

Origin:
variant of call

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

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California (approved especially for use with zip code).

chronological age.

Symbol, Chemistry.

calcium.

variant of ker-.

cathode.

centiare.

Also, ca (with a year) about: ca. 476 b.c.

Origin:
(def. 3) < Latin circā

Central America.

chartered accountant.

Accounting. chief accountant.

Coast Artillery.

commercial agent.

EXPAND

consular agent.

controller of accounts.

current assets.

COLLAPSE

capital account.

cash account.

credit account.

current account.

Also, c/a

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World English Dictionary

ca

—*the internet domain name for*
	Canada

Ca

—*the chemical symbol for*
	calcium

CA

—*abbreviation for*
1.	California
2.	Central America
3.	chartered accountant
4.	chief accountant
5.	consular agent
6.	(in Britain) Consumers' Association

caa or ca'¹ (kɔː)

—vb, —n
	a Scot word for call

ca' or ca'¹

—vb, —n

caa or ca'² (kɔː)

—vb
1.	to drive or propel
2.	to knock
3.	caa canny, ca' canny to proceed cautiously; go slow
4.	caa the feet frae, ca' the feet frae to send (a person) sprawling

ca' or ca'²

—vb

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Medical Dictionary

ca abbr.
circa

Ca
The symbol for the element calcium.

CA abbr.

cancer
carcinoma
C.A. chronologic age
cytosine arabinoside

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Science Dictionary

Ca
The symbol for calcium.

calcium (kāl'sē-əm) Pronunciation Key
Symbol 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.

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