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potassium
/pəˈtæsiəm/
nounChemistry
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A soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element with symbol K and atomic number 19, essential for life and commonly found in bananas and salt substitutes.
- Bananas are a good source of potassium.
- Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness.
- Potassium chloride is used as a salt substitute.
- Agricultural scientists monitor potassium levels in soil to ensure optimal crop yields and plant health.
- Cardiac patients often receive intravenous potassium supplementation to correct dangerous electrolyte imbalances.
- Geologists study potassium isotopes in rock formations to determine their age through radiometric dating techniques.