calcium oxalate

noun

1. a white, crystalline powder, CaC 2 O 4 , insoluble in water, used in making oxalic acid.

Example Sentences

The results yield a surprise: "We found that part of the cadmium is stored in calcium oxalate crystals in roots and branches of the cacao plant, which was unexpected," explains Blommaert.

From Science Daily

"We believe that the calcium oxalate crystals are a mechanism of detoxification of the plant against the metal," she adds.

From Science Daily

Kidney stones are most commonly formed from calcium oxalate, which is a waste product produced by the body.

From Science Daily

Chewing a portion of its stem can render someone temporarily but painfully speechless, as the calcium oxalate crystals in it can cause throat and mouth swelling.

From Seattle Times

From urinary tract infections, metabolic acidosis, kidney tubular acidosis, calcium oxalate issues, bladder inflammation and bladder stones, you’ll be in the know, so you can take your kitty to the vet before their health can get worse.

From Fox News