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

Examples of sodium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Counteracting some of that essential sodium lost to sweat can be as simple as munching on pretzels, peanuts, popcorn, or string cheese. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 June 2024

The protein count on this supplement rivals some of its whey protein counterparts at 24 grams per serving, and while the sodium content is one of the highest on our list at 320mg per serving, the carbohydrate count is at a very low level of one gram per serving. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 20 June 2024

The first diet step that most doctors recommend is cutting back on sodium. —Janet Lee, Washington Post, 17 June 2024

While canned beans are convenient, some have high sodium content. —Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 14 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from English soda

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sodium

• sodium azide
• sodium benzoate
• sodium bicarbonate
• sodium borohydride
• sodium carbonate
• sodium chlorate
• sodium chloride
• sodium citrate
• sodium cyanide
• sodium fluoride
• sodium fluoroacetate
• sodium hydroxide
• sodium hypochlorite
• sodium lauryl sulfate
• sodium metasilicate
• sodium nitrate
• sodium nitrite
• sodium pump
• sodium salicylate
• sodium sulfate
• sodium thiosulfate
• sodium tripolyphosphate
• sodium-vapor lamp

Kids Definition

sodium

noun

so·​di·​um ˈsōd-ē-əm 

: a soft waxy silver-white metallic element that is chemically very active and is common in nature in combined form see element

Medical Definition

sodium

noun

so·​di·​um ˈsōd-ē-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

—symbol Na see Chemical Elements Table