potassium

IPA: pʌtˈæsiʌm

A soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found unbound in nature; an element (symbol K) with an atomic number of 19 and atomic weight of 39.0983. The symbol is derived from the Latin kalium.
(countable) A single atom of this element.

Examples of "potassium" in Sentences

They often contain potassium, which aids in hydration.
It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
How was I to know that this single substance which you call potassium was all we needed to make this land productive and valuable?
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure.
Tamarind, besides being a good source of B vitamins, calcium and potassium, is being studied as a possible cholesterol-lowering agent, and an extract from its seeds is made into eye drops to treat dry eye syndrome.