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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Black Bean Salad Black beans are high in fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 June 2025
Saltwater is also rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium, which can help soothe muscles, support skin health, and promote relaxation.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Hartford Courant There are other factors that can affect calcium uptake by the plant, such as high concentrations of ammonium, potassium, and magnesium in the soil.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
It’s packed with essential nutrients like vitamin K, potassium, and folate, as well as a variety of antioxidants.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 June 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 June 2025
Saltwater is also rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium, which can help soothe muscles, support skin health, and promote relaxation.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Hartford Courant There are other factors that can affect calcium uptake by the plant, such as high concentrations of ammonium, potassium, and magnesium in the soil.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
It’s packed with essential nutrients like vitamin K, potassium, and folate, as well as a variety of antioxidants.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 June 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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