calciferol

cal·cif·er·ol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-sif-uh-rawl, -rol]
- /kælˈsɪf əˌrɔl, -ˌrɒl/
- /kæl.ˈsɪ.fə.rəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-sif-uh-rawl, -rol]
- /kælˈsɪf əˌrɔl, -ˌrɒl/

Definitions of calciferol word

noun calciferol a fat-soluble steroid, found esp in fish-liver oils, produced by the action of ultraviolet radiation on ergosterol. It increases the absorption of calcium from the intestine and is used in the treatment of rickets. Formula: C28H43OH 3
noun calciferol ergocalciferol 3
noun calciferol a fat-soluble, crystalline, unsaturated alcohol, C 28 H 43 OH, occurring in milk, fish-liver oils, etc., produced by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol, and used as a dietary supplement, as in fortified milk. Also called vitamin D2. 1
noun calciferol One of the D vitamins, a sterol that is formed when its isomer ergosterol is exposed to ultraviolet light, and that is routinely added to dairy products. 1
noun calciferol Constituent of vitamin D2. 0

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Origin of calciferol

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; calcif(erous) + (ergost)erol

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calciferol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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