sodium

noun

so·di·um ˈsō-dē-əm

: a silver-white soft waxy ductile element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature in combined form and is very active chemically see Chemical Elements Table

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web While many shampoos contain sulfates, foaming agents that remove buildup but can dry out the hair and scalp, Vegamour relies on sulfate alternatives such as sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate and lauramidopropyl betaine to sweep away buildup and dirt. —

Iman Balagam, Allure, 27 Mar. 2023 This could be helpful for replacing electrolytes after exercise, as sodium is lost in sweat. —

Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 27 Mar. 2023 With 60 mg of sodium per bear, Rip Van Keto Gummy Bears provide a great source of electrolytes and help keep your ketones high throughout the day. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023 Walton’s Inc, a meat processing supply company that literally sells sodium phosphate, put the theory to the test in 2020 in a Facebook video in which a man tastes three chicken breasts injected with different concentrations of phosphate. —

Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 16 Mar. 2023 Most Americans consume too much sodium, sugar and saturated fat, according to government survey data. —

Andrea Petersen, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2023 Potassium, found in most fresh fruits and vegetables, has a beneficial effect on blood pressure, especially when sodium is also reduced. —

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 13 Mar. 2023 The standards would reduce sodium limits gradually over several school years. —

Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 13 Mar. 2023 The visit comes as the USDA has proposed changes to school meals, including reducing sugar and sodium content in meals. —

Savannah Tryens-fernandes | Stryens-fernandes@al.com, al, 9 Mar. 2023 See More

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