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

Eating a diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, beans, peas and lentils, fruits and nuts is an easy way to keep up your potassium intake. —Janet Lee, Washington Post, 17 June 2024

Brand to offer gluten-free, air-fryer options In addition to high protein, the products will contain vitamin A, potassium, calcium and iron. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024

The 2020-2025 guidelines list calcium, potassium, and vitamin D as nutrients of a public health concern due to the underconsumption of foods high in these nutrients. —Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024

Affordable black beans are a great source of fiber and potassium, important for regulating blood sugar, keeping hunger in check and promoting gut health. —Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 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