Synonyms for potassium
pəˈtæs i əmpotas·si·um

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1. potassium, K, atomic number 19noun

   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

   Synonyms:
   chiliad, one thousand, kilobyte, honey oil, jet, kibibyte, super acid, atomic number 19, green, kelvin, super C, special K, kB, thou, grand, thousand, yard, cat valium

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1. • Metallic Element

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1. List of paraphrases for "potassium":

   permanganate, potassium-based, potash, k

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:5.0 / 2 votes

1. potassium

   Synonyms:
   K+, Kalium

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1. Kimberly Baker:

   There is about 250 mg of potassium per half-cup serving of cooked pumpkin, potassium helps to contract muscles, regulates fluid and mineral balance within the cells of the body, and helps to maintain normal blood pressure.

2. Rachael Hartley:

   They also contain potassium, which can help support healthy blood pressure, as well as antioxidants, especially in and near the skin of a fresh peach.

3. Brian Hostetler:

   In the presence of potassium iodide, hydrogen peroxide decomposes almost immediately.

4. Jim White:

   Pumpkin seeds are high in vitamin A, vitamin B (including thiamin, riboflavin), vitamin C, vitamin K, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and protein, they are also high in magnesium, manganese, zinc, potassium, and copper.

5. Gina Sam:

   Potassium is an important electrolyte for proper muscle movement.