How to Use potassium in a Sentence

potassium

noun
  • That’s a one-two punch for fullness, plus a good source of iron and potassium.
    — NBC News, 31 Jan. 2020
  • That sounds like a smart way to get in a daily dose of fruit/potassium, IMO.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 9 Apr. 2020
  • The term potash is derived from the first way the potassium was extracted.
    — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022
  • One half cup of black beans has about as much potassium as a banana.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2021
  • High in protein, potassium, and iron, the stuff is made for life outside.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The second number is the amount of phosphorous, and the third number is the amount of potassium.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
  • All bell peppers are chock full of fiber and potassium.
    — Alice Oglethorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
  • This fruit is a rich source of potassium and is packed with resistant starch.
    — Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
  • From bean source to the amount of potassium in the soil to the elevation of the coffee farm — the founders were open about the whole coffee sourcing process.
    — Tai Tran, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Where soils are acidic and low in potassium, wood ash is useful to most garden plants.
    — oregonlive, 24 Oct. 2021
  • NuTek Salt is salt with less sodium (and more potassium).
    — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 6 June 2019
  • This wholesome snack option stood out to our judges for its fiber and potassium.
    — Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022
  • The tomatoes had a higher biomass and also had more potassium when grown this way.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2024
  • That’s more than enough for four loaves of banana bread and a daily burst of potassium in the morning’s oatmeal.
    — Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2021
  • He was placed on a gurney with an I.V. potassium drip and left in a corridor overnight.
    — Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Well, the potassium content of the battery ends up working in its favor for this job.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 4 Mar. 2020
  • The orange juice and pineapple are high in vitamin C and the banana is a good source of potassium.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2022
  • Technically, quinoa is a seed, and a cup of it cooked boasts 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, plus potassium and iron.
    — Popular Science, 17 June 2020
  • The potassium in black beans can help improve your numbers.
    — Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2018
  • His potassium levels dropped and he was sent back to the hospital.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA TODAY, 9 June 2022
  • Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and veggies to keep potassium levels up.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 22 May 2018
  • Plus, it's packed with vitamins A and C, and is a good source of potassium, calcium, and iron, too.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 15 Mar. 2018
  • There is not very much nitrogen in a banana peel and lots of potassium.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Nov. 2020
  • Each pocket-sized bag is abundant in fiber, iron, and potassium, has 10 grams of protein and no trans fats.
    — Meimei Fox, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021
  • Most of the time, a balanced diet is enough to maintain healthy potassium levels.
    — Rachel Meltzer Warren, M.s., Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
  • With kidney failure comes the risk of an overload of potassium in the body, which could lead to abnormal heart rhythms and death.
    — Daniella Emanuel, CNN, 9 Mar. 2018
  • This is done by means of providing your ears with potassium.
    — Daily Wellness Pro, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
  • If your potassium and sodium levels get too low, this can lead to things like seizures or a heart attack.
    — Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Our nutritionists like that the chips retain the peel, which adds a boost of fiber and potassium and reduces food waste.
    — Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2023
  • Bananas are high in potassium, which helps prevent cramping and boosts your blood sugar to keep energy levels from crashing during your day hike.
    — Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 4 July 2025

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