potassium
noun
po·tas·si·um
pə-ˈta-sē-əm 
often attributive
: a silver-white soft light low-melting monovalent metallic element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals see Chemical Elements Table
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Radishes are also a rich source of magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C.
Several varieties of radishes come in different colors, shapes, and sizes.
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
The measurement, which is the total amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium found in the compost, is at the high end of average for compost.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
Potatoes are also rich in potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate the heart’s electrical activity and fluid exchange within cells, maintains normal blood pressure and facilitates proper nerve function.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Made from milk fermented with the bacteria, or probiotics, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, yogurt is rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
America’s roughly 16,000 golf courses use 1.5 billion gallons of water a day, according to the United States Golf Association, and are collectively treated with 100,000 tons of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium a year.
—Cara Buckley, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
The label By law, fertilizer companies must disclose the amount of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) on their products’ labels.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
Each organic product will show three numbers on the label that express the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
—Maureen Gilmer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
They’re also filled with a ton of essential minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sulfur, iron, and zinc.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
The measurement, which is the total amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium found in the compost, is at the high end of average for compost.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
Potatoes are also rich in potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate the heart’s electrical activity and fluid exchange within cells, maintains normal blood pressure and facilitates proper nerve function.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Made from milk fermented with the bacteria, or probiotics, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, yogurt is rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
America’s roughly 16,000 golf courses use 1.5 billion gallons of water a day, according to the United States Golf Association, and are collectively treated with 100,000 tons of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium a year.
—Cara Buckley, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
The label By law, fertilizer companies must disclose the amount of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) on their products’ labels.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
Each organic product will show three numbers on the label that express the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
—Maureen Gilmer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
They’re also filled with a ton of essential minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sulfur, iron, and zinc.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
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potassium
noun
po·tas·si·um
pə-ˈtas-ē-əm
: a silver-white soft light metallic element that has a low melting point and occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals see element
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potassium
noun
po·tas·si·um
pə-ˈtas-ē-əm
: a silver-white soft light low-melting monovalent metallic element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals
—symbol K
see Chemical Elements Table
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