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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Yogurt also provides calcium, B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and is sometimes fortified with vitamin D. Such nutrients contribute to bone, nerve, brain and immune health.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Two Medjool dates contain 3.2 grams of fiber and 7% of the DV for potassium
The lychee, or litchi, is a subtropical fruit with red, bumpy skin and soft, milky white flesh.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
While potatoes contain nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C and potassium, recent research has cautioned that their high glycemic index, which causes blood sugar spikes, and the various ways they're cooked could have negative health impacts.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Medicine for potassium deficiency has largely run out across Gaza, Soboh said.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Two Medjool dates contain 3.2 grams of fiber and 7% of the DV for potassium
The lychee, or litchi, is a subtropical fruit with red, bumpy skin and soft, milky white flesh.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
While potatoes contain nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C and potassium, recent research has cautioned that their high glycemic index, which causes blood sugar spikes, and the various ways they're cooked could have negative health impacts.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Medicine for potassium deficiency has largely run out across Gaza, Soboh said.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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“Potassium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potassium. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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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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