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pk

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Definition of pk

1 park
2 peak
3 peck
4 pike
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PK

noun \ ˌpē-ˈkā \

Definition of PK

: psychokinesis

First Known Use of pk

1943

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PK

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Definition of PK

preacher's kid

PK Defined for Kids

pk.

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Definition of pk. for Students

1 park
2 peck

Medical Dictionary

pK

noun \ ˈpē-ˈkā \

medical Definition of pK

: the cologarithm of the dissociation constant K or −log K that serves as a convenient measure of the strength of an acid
  • K for acetic acid is 0.000018 or l.8 × 10−5 from which pK is (5 − 0.25) or 4.75
— compare ph

PK

noun \ ˈpē-ˈkā \

medical Definition of PK

: psychokinesis

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