Hyphenation of calculus

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word calculus? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

cal-cu-lus

Definitions of calculus:

1.	A hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts Found in hollow organs or ducts of the body Renal calculi can be very painful
2.	An incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
3.	The branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions

Synonyms of calculus:

noun	concretion, rock, stone
noun	tartar, tophus, crust, incrustation, encrustation
noun	the calculus, infinitesimal calculus, pure mathematics

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