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 other cases, medications prescribed after surgery may generate high levels of potassium in the blood, causing irregular heartbeats, said Dr. Elliot Tapper, an associate professor of hepatology at the University of Michigan.
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Magnesium deficiency can disrupt normal levels of potassium and calcium.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
They were created by a team of Brazilian scientists, who started by producing a solid piece of water-soluble oxide glass containing common fertilizer nutrients such as phosphorus, calcium, and potassium.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition, by limiting the amount of potassium that can be absorbed, calcium helps the grapes maintain a higher level of acidity.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Magnesium deficiency can disrupt normal levels of potassium and calcium.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
They were created by a team of Brazilian scientists, who started by producing a solid piece of water-soluble oxide glass containing common fertilizer nutrients such as phosphorus, calcium, and potassium.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition, by limiting the amount of potassium that can be absorbed, calcium helps the grapes maintain a higher level of acidity.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 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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