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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Cherries, bananas, nuts, milk, and whole grains contain sleep-promoting nutrients like melatonin, tryptophan, potassium, and magnesium, which are also ideal for nighttime snacking.3
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Pistachios are also high in vitamin E and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
The Moon’s exosphere is made up of elements such as argon, helium, oxygen, and potassium.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Proteins are released inside the nerve cell, potassium can be forced out and calcium is blocked from entering altogether, all of which slows a neuron’s ability to pass along signals.
—Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Pistachios are also high in vitamin E and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
The Moon’s exosphere is made up of elements such as argon, helium, oxygen, and potassium.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Proteins are released inside the nerve cell, potassium can be forced out and calcium is blocked from entering altogether, all of which slows a neuron’s ability to pass along signals.
—Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
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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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