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

Examples of potassium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fruit boasts many nutritional benefits – honeydew is low in sodium and high in potassium, which can help with blood pressure. —Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024

Bananas Bananas are a great source of potassium, the most abundant intracellular mineral. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024

Aside from being a great complement to oats, bananas have a high level of potassium, another electrolyte that’s beneficial in preventing your muscles from cramping up. —Sammi Tapper, Vogue, 9 July 2024

The beverage is rich in potassium, a key mineral lacking in many Americans’ diets. —Anthea Levi, Health, 8 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from potassa potash, from English potash

First Known Use

circa 1807, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing potassium

• potassium-argon
• potassium bromide
• potassium carbonate
• potassium chlorate
• potassium chloride
• potassium cyanide
• potassium dichromate
• potassium hydroxide
• potassium iodide
• potassium nitrate
• potassium permanganate
• potassium sorbate
• potassium sulfate

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

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