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calcium phosphate

/ˈkælsiəm ˈfɒsfeɪt/

Traducción: Compuesto químico formado por iones de calcio y fosfato, presente en huesos, dientes y diversos tejidos biológicos, y utilizado en fertilizantes, suplementos alimenticios y productos dentales.

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/ˈkælsiəm ˈfɒsfeɪt/C1formalscientific
  • esCompuesto químico formado por iones de calcio y fosfato, presente en huesos, dientes y diversos tejidos biológicos, y utilizado en fertilizantes, suplementos alimenticios y productos dentales.

A chemical compound composed of calcium and phosphate ions, commonly found in bones, teeth, and various biological tissues, and used in fertilizers, food additives, and dental products.

  1. C1formal

    A family of minerals and chemical compounds containing calcium and phosphate ions, commonly found in bones and teeth.

    esfosfato de calcio

    • Calcium phosphate is a key component of human bone tissue.
    • Dentists use calcium phosphate in some restorative materials.
    • The mineral hydroxyapatite is a form of calcium phosphate.
  2. Dietary supplementB2formal

    A form of calcium used in supplements to support bone health.

    esFosfato de calcio

    • Many calcium supplements contain calcium phosphate.
    • Doctors may recommend calcium phosphate for patients with osteoporosis.
    • Calcium phosphate is often added to fortified foods.