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   Potassium
   Potassium is a silver-white, light, soft, low-melting, univalent metallic element of the alkali group, it occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals. It has the symbol K.
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   potassium
   [n] - a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group
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   Potassium
   An essential elemental nutrient required for crop growth, normally supplied as inorganic 'K'.
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   potassium
   one of the alkali metal elements with a valence of 1 and an atomic weight of about 39. Potassium compounds, most commonly potassium hydroxide (KOH), are sometimes added to drilling fluids to impart special properties, usually inhibition.
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   Potassium
   Potassium is a soft, silvery coloured metal, which like other members of the alkali group of metals, is extremely reactive. As with other members of the group, it can be prepared by electrolysis of the fused halide. The main source being potassium chloride. It does not occur naturally. Potassium has limited use as the pure metal, although it can be...
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   Potassium
   CAS Number: 7440-09-7. A silver-white, soft, lightweight, low-melting metallic element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals. Chemical symbol = K. Molecular weight = 39.0983 g/mol.
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   Potassium
   a mineral that plays an important role in the body, helping to maintain water balance, normal heart rhythm, conduction of nerve impulses, and muscle contraction
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   Potassium
   A soft white metal related to sodium.
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   Potassium
   Potassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside of cells. The chemical notation for potassium is K<SUP>+</SUP>. The proper level of potassium is essential for normal cell function. An abnormal increase of potassium (hyperkalemia) or decrease of potassium (hypokalemia) can profoundly affect the nervous system and heart, and when ...
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    Potassium
    chemical element: atomic number 19 Category: Chemistry
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    Potassium
    Po·tas'si·um noun [ New Latin See Potassa , Potash .] (Chemistry) An Alkali element having atomic number 19, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc. Atomic weight 39.1. Symbol K ( Kalium ). » It is reduced from the carbonate as a soft white metal, ligh ...
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    potassium
    <chemistry> An Alkali element, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc. Atomic weight 39.0. Symbol K (Kalium). ... It is reduced from the carbonate as a soft white metal, lighter than water, which oxidizes with the greatest read ...
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    potassium
    K noun a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite
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    Potassium
    `Potassium` is a chemical element. It has the symbol `K` ( -> ) and atomic number 19. The name `potassium` comes from the word `potash`, as potassium was first isolated from potash. Potassium is a soft silvery-white metallic alkali metal that occurs naturally bound to other elements in seawater and many minerals. It oxidizes rapidly in air and is very reactive, especially towards water. In many respects, potassium and sodium are chemically simila...
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    potassium
    (K) (po-tas´e-әm) a chemical element, atomic number 19, atomic weight 39.102. In combination with other minerals in the body, potassium forms alkaline salts that are important in body processes and play an essential role in maintenance of the acid-base balance and fluid balance in the body. ...
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    Potassium
    • (n.) An Alkali element, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc. Atomic weight 39.0. Symbol K (Kalium).
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    potassium
    chemical element of Group 1 (also called Group Ia) of the periodic table, the alkali metal group, indispensable for both plant and animal life. ... [34 related articles]
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    potassium
    An alkaline metallic element, atomic no. 19, atomic wt. 39.0983, occurring abundantly in nature but always in combination; its salts are used medicinally. For organic potassium salts not listed below, see the name of the anion. Syn: kalium [Mod. L., fr. Eng. potash (fr. pot + ashes) + -ium]
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    potassium
    (K) Chunk of potassium metal with peroxides/superoxides (yellow crystals) and ozonide (red coloring) on its surface. Credit: Justin Urgitis, wikipedia A soft, silver-white, light, highly-reactive metallic element. Potassium is one of the alkali metals. It is the seventh...
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    Potassium
    A mineral in the body's cells needed for maintaining fluid balance. Good sources of potassium are bananas and orange juice. Salt substitutes usually contain potassium. (Read about 'Vitamins & Minerals')
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    POTASSIUM
    a mineral essential for body function
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    potassium
    potassium (putăs'ēum) , a metallic chemical element; symbol K [Lat. kalium=alkali]; at. no. 19; at. wt. 39.0983; m.p. 63.25°C; b.p. 760°C; sp. gr. .862 at 20°C; valence +1.Potassium is a soft, silver-white metal. Physically and chemically it resembles the other alkali met...
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    Potassium
    An essential mineral, which helps nerve endings and muscles to work. If your level of potassium is too high or low, it can cause an irregular heartbeat. In fact, very high potassium levels may cause the heart to stop. The usual range of potassium is 3.5 - 5.0mmol/L.
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