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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In 2023, scientists published preliminary but encouraging data from a clinical trial with 67 patients of a genetic therapy that targets the bladder’s potassium channels.
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Emily Underwood, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2024
Ingredients like sodium, potassium bicarbonate, and potassium sulfate give club soda its salty, mineral taste.
—Alison Mango, Health, 1 June 2024
Apricot Benefits: Why People Love the Peach-Like Fruit Watermelon
Watermelon is a refreshing fruit with potassium, fiber, and lycopene, the same antioxidant found in tomatoes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 May 2024
Greek yogurt is considered healthy for many reasons, including being a good source of micronutrients like vitamins A and B12 and minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and iodine.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
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Emily Underwood, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2024
Ingredients like sodium, potassium bicarbonate, and potassium sulfate give club soda its salty, mineral taste.
—Alison Mango, Health, 1 June 2024
Apricot Benefits: Why People Love the Peach-Like Fruit Watermelon
Watermelon is a refreshing fruit with potassium, fiber, and lycopene, the same antioxidant found in tomatoes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 May 2024
Greek yogurt is considered healthy for many reasons, including being a good source of micronutrients like vitamins A and B12 and minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and iodine.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 May 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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