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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From a nutritional standpoint, fresh mushrooms are a source of B vitamins, vitamin D, phosphorous, potassium, copper and selenium, according to Harvard Health.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Bananas provide an array of micronutrients, such as vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and manganese.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The ultimate guide to earning passive income online The health benefits of my breakfast
The meal is filled with nutrients like iron, iodine, potassium, calcium, magnesium and B, C and K vitamins.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, digestate provides nutrients that are readily available for plant uptake and gradually release into the soil, promoting healthier crops and reducing nutrient leaching.
—Sergey Buchin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Bananas provide an array of micronutrients, such as vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and manganese.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The ultimate guide to earning passive income online The health benefits of my breakfast
The meal is filled with nutrients like iron, iodine, potassium, calcium, magnesium and B, C and K vitamins.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, digestate provides nutrients that are readily available for plant uptake and gradually release into the soil, promoting healthier crops and reducing nutrient leaching.
—Sergey Buchin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 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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