calci-
1.
a combining form of
calcium
, used with the meaning “calcium salt” or “calcite” in the formation of compound words:
calciferous.
Also,
especially before a vowel,
calc-
.
Origin
<
Latin
calc-
(stem of
calx
lime; see
chalk
) +
-i-
British Dictionary definitions for
calci-
calci-
combining form
1.
indicating lime or calcium:
calcify
Word Origin
from Latin
calx, calc-
limestone