Definitions for potassium

potassium po·tas·si·um

Spelling: [puh-tas-ee-uh m]
IPA: /pəˈtæs i əm/

Potassium is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 494 anagrams from letters in potassium (aimopsstu).

Definitions for potassium

noun

  1. a silvery-white metallic element that oxidizes rapidly in the air and whose compounds are used as fertilizer and in special hard glasses. Symbol: K; atomic weight: 39.102; atomic number: 19; specific gravity: 0.86 at 20°C.

Origin of potassium

From New Latin, dating back to 1800-10; See origin at potassa, -ium

Examples for potassium

This is a sign that the bath is deficient in potassium cyanide.

The most important are carbonate of soda, potash, and cyanide of potassium.

Feel good about using cottage cheese as a dip because it delivers calcium, quality protein and potassium.

They are then dipped for a moment in a boiling solution of potassium cyanide.

He did so, and gave me daily a teaspoonful of bromide of potassium.

It takes around 48 hours for a patient poisoned with potassium to die, which gave Poggiali plenty of distance from the deaths.

The summertime staple is also a good source of potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. 2.

They also have potassium for hydration and iron for healthy circulation.

potassium nitrate, 75 parts; charcoal, 15 parts; sulphur, 10 parts.

Unlike sports beverages, coconut water is low in carbohydrates, while still rich in potassium.

Word Value for potassium
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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