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Definition of potassium in English Turkish dictionary
- potasyum
Lityum, sodyum, potasyum, rubidyum, sezyum ve fransiyum; alkali metallerdir.
-Lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium and francium are alkali metals.
Muzlar iyi bir potasyum kaynağıdır.
-Bananas are a good source of potassium.
- (isim) potasyum
- (Nükleer Bilimler) (k) potasyum
- (Tıp) K sembolü ile bilinen, atom no: 19 ve atom ağırlığı 39.096 olan kimyasal element, potasyum
- i., kim. potasyum
- potassium bromide
- potasyum bromür
- potassium carbonate
- potasyum karbonat
- potassium chloride
- potayum klorür
- potassium cyanide
- potasyum siyanür
- potassium hydroxide
- potasyum hidroksit
- potassium nitrate
- potasyum nitrat
- potassium permanganate
- potasyum permanganat
- potassium sulphate
- potasyum sülfat
- potassium chloride
- potasyum klorür
- potassium iodide
- potasyum iyodür
- potassium bicarbonate
- (Tekstil) potasyum bikarbonat
- potassium chlorite
- (Tekstil) potasyum klorit
- potassium ferricyanide
- (Tekstil) potasyum ferrisiyanür
- potassium ferrocyanide
- (Tekstil) potasyum ferrosiyanür
- potassium lodide
- (Tekstil) potasyum iyodür
- potassium permanganate
- (Askeri) POTASYUM PERMANGANAT: Dezenfeksiyon işlerinde kullanılan bir kimya maddesi. Bu maddeden, infilak maddeleri imalinde de faydalanılır
- potassium thiocyanate
- (Tekstil) potasyum rodanü
- aluminium potassium sulphate
- alüminyum potasyum sülfat
- antimony potassium oxalate
- (Tekstil) amonyum potasyum oksalat
- penicillin g potassium
- (Tıp) penisilin g potasyum
- penicillin v potassium
- (Tıp) penisilin v potasyum
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Definition of potassium in English English dictionary
- A soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found unbound in nature; an element (symbol K) with an atomic number of 19 and atomic weight of 39.0983. The symbol is derived from the Latin kalium
- A Macronutrient essential to plants' development and growth Chemical symbol K
- The chloride is used as a fertilizer and a raw material for producing other compounds, and the hydroxide for making liquid soaps and detergents and in preparing various salts. The iodide is added to table salt to protect against iodine deficiency. The nitrate is also called saltpetre, and the carbonate is called potash
- Primary plant macronutrient, commonly found in soil solution as a monovalent cation Potassium is essentially involved in cellular water balance
- A silver-white, soft, light, low-melting metallic element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature One of three main fertilizers (with nitrogen and phosphorus) essential for plant growth
- 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
- One of the nine macronutrients Potassium contributes to protein synthesis and the operation of the stomata Potassium aids in disease resistance, as well as seed and root development If a plant is potassium deficient, the plant will express an overall weakness, especially in its stem, while the leaf margin will yellow To correct potassium deficiencies in soil, apply soil amendments such as greensand, granite dust, or manure
- What it's good for: Helps keep blood pressure down and aids muscle contractions, aids healthy electrical activity in the heart and rapid transmission of nerve impulses throughout the body Where you get it: Dried fruits, bananas, potatoes, most raw vegetables, citrus fruits, molasses, and sunflower seeds DRI or RDA: None
- A mineral that serves as an electrolyte and is involved in the balance of fluid within the body Our bodies contain more than twice as much potassium as sodium (typically nine ounces versus four ounces) About 98 percent of total body potassium is inside our cells Potassium is the principal cation (positive ion) of the fluid within cells Potassium is important in controlling the activity of the heart, muscles, nervous system and just about every cell in the body Potassium regulates the water balance and acid-base balance in the blood and tissues Evidence is showing that potassium is also involved in bone calcification Potassium is a co-factor in many reactions, especially those involving energy production and muscle building
- assists plants in forming starches and proteins and helps them resist disease and environmental stresses
- chemical involved in regulation of protein synthesis and starch production in plants Plants short in potassium may show stunted growth, weak stems and root systems, and/or spotted and curled leaves
- Atomic weight 39
- Potassium is the principal cation (positively charged ion) in intracellular fluid and is of primary importance in its maintenance Proper balance of potassium, calcium and magnesium ions are essential for the normal function of muscles
- in the form of one of its salts and
- It is a soft, silvery white metal, not found free in nature and rarely used as the metal (except as a chemical reagent) because of its extreme reactivity. Potassium is essential for life and is present in all soils. Potassium ions (K^+) and sodium ions act at cell membranes in electrochemical impulse transmission and in transport. Potassium in compounds has valence
- An alkali metal that forms various salts with halogens and other metals It is an essential nutrient, and among other uses, it is used in electrical impulses in the nervous system It is abundant naturally, and is generally not considered toxic
- Potassium is an electrolyte found primarily inside cells Its role is to maintain water balance inside the cells and help in the transmission of nerve impulses Low or high levels in the blood are of critical significance Low levels may be found in patients taking water pills or in patients not receiving enough potassium A low potassium level can cause muscle weakness and heart problems A high potassium level can be found in kidney disease or in overuse of potassium supplements Some "salt" substitutes contain potassium instead of sodium Excessive use of these substitutes can cause dangerously high levels of potassium in the blood Any value outside the specified reference range, high or low, requires medical evaluation This is especially important if you are taking diuretic or heart medication [Hemolysis comment applies**]
- An ion that at high concentrations inhibits certain enzymes in the mash
- Symbol K (Kalium)
- {i} (K) silver-white metallic element (Chemistry)
- a macromineral; necessary for a healthy nervous system and regular heart beat, prevents stroke, aids in proper muscle contraction, works with sodium to regulate the body's water balance, maintains stable blood pressure, transmits electrical impulses, regulates the transfer of nutrients through cell membranes, facilitates hormone secretion Stress increases potassium requirements, and tobacco and caffeine decrease potassium absorption Deficiency leads to dry skin, acne, chills, cognitive impairment, constipation, low mood, diarrhea, impaired reflexes, swelling, nervousness, thirst, irregular heart beat, glucose intolerance, high cholesterol, insomnia, lowered blood pressure, muscle fatigue and weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, salt retention, and respiratory distress
- A metallic element of the alkali metal family that is abundant in nature
- Optional on nutrition label unless added as a nutrient supplement A mineral Assists in muscle contraction Helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells Helps send nerve impulses and release energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrate DRV = 3,500 mg
- A mineral that is normally present in the blood, and which is measured in the biochemistry blood test Either too much or too little potassium can be dangerous, causing the heart to stop People with kidney failure may need to restrict the amount of potassium in their diet
- One of the essential elements of plant nutrition, identified by the chemical symbol It encourages strong new growth, development of flower buds and fruit formation In plant cultivation, the term potash is commonly used for this element, meaning a substance that contains potassium; for example, as an ingredient in fertilizer
- A mineral found in the cells of the body and occurring in several foods
- An essential element found primarily in the cells of the body It helps to maintain proper muscle and nerve function; it also helps in some important metabolic processes Blood serum potassium levels usually are determined to help evaluate heart rhythm irregularities, neuromuscular disorders and kidney function
- A nutrient that is important in regulating water balance and pH in cells
- A mineral the body needs for fluid balance and other essential functions
- An Alkali element having atomic number 19, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc
- Potassium is a soft silvery-white chemical element, which occurs mainly in compounds. These compounds are used in making such things as glass, soap, and fertilizers. a common soft silver-white metal that usually exists in combination with other substances, used for example in farming. It is a chemical element : symbol K (potash). Chemical element, one of the alkali metals, chemical symbol K, atomic number
- a mineral essential for muscle function, balance of body fluids, and transmission of nerve impulses Potassium is found in cereals, dried peas and beans, fresh vegetables and fruits, certain seeds, fresh fish, and certain meats
- An element necessary to the lives of all plants and animals; in humans, one of its roles is to help regulate muscle contraction
- a soft, silvery metal found in nature only in combination with other elements; it is one of the lightest, most reactive metals and rapidly oxidizes in air
- potassium acesulfame
- A particular artificial sweetener
- potassium amide
- A yellowish brown solid, KNH2, obtained by heating potassium in ammonia gas. It is most commonly used as a base to create a carbanion in the enolate chemistry
- potassium antimonyl tartrate
- The salt commonly known as tartar emetic
- potassium benzoate
- the potassium salt of benzoic acid
- potassium bicarbonate
- An odorless, slightly basic substance which is soluble in water and often used to offset acidity
- potassium bitartrate
- cream of tartar
- potassium carbonate
- The alkaline salt K2CO3, that is the major constituent of potash; it is used in the production of glass and some soaps
- potassium channel
- A small pore in a cell membrane that is selective to potassium ions and has several regulatory functions
- potassium chloride
- The potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a fertilizer, and in lethal injections
- potassium chromate
- A potassium salt of chromic acid, K2CrO4; the yellow crystals are soluble in water, and it is used as an analytical reagent
- potassium cyanide
- The potassium salt of hydrocyanic acid, KCN; the colourless crystals are soluble in water, and it is extremely poisonous, and is used in electroplating, the extraction of gold and silver from their ores, and in photography
- potassium dichromate
- A potassium salt of chromic acid, K2Cr2O7; the orange crystals are soluble in water, and it is used as an oxidizing agent and in photography
- potassium feldspar
- Any of several alkaline feldspars containing potassium aluminium silicate, KAlSi3O8
- potassium hydroxide
- The alkaline base KOH, once known as caustic potash; it has a number of industrial uses, including the manufacture of bleach
- potassium iodide
- a salt, KI, formally derived from potassium hydroxide and hydriodic acid, used as an analytical reagent, in organic synthesis, and in the preparation of photosensitive emulsions and as a radioprotector to protect the thyroid
- potassium niobate
- The salt KNbO3; its crystals have a large nonlinear optical coefficient, and it find use in the manufacture of lasers; nanowires of the substance have been used to produce tunable coherent light
- potassium nitrate
- the potassium salt of nitric acid, KNO3; used in the production of nitric acid, as a food preservative, and is used in toothpaste for sensitive gums
- potassium nitrite
- the potassium salt of nitrous acid, KNO2
- potassium permanganate
- KMnO4, the most readily available commercial permanganate; it is used as an oxidizing agent both in industry and in the analytical laboratory
- potassium selective electrode
- An ion selective electrode used to measure the concentration of potassium ions, especially in biological fluids
- potassium sorbate
- the potassium salt of sorbic acid
- potassium-39
- The major stable isotope of potassium, 3919K, having nineteen protons and twenty neutrons; it amounts to over 93% of the element in nature
- potassium-40
- A naturally-occurring radioactive isotope of potassium, 4019K, having nineteen protons and twenty-one neutrons, and a half-life of 1.3 billion years; it is the chief source of natural radioactivity in living tissue
- potassium-42
- An artificially produced radioactive isotope of potassium, 4219K, having a half-life of 12.4 hours; used in medicine as a tracer
- potassium-43
- An artificially produced radioactive isotope of potassium, 4319K, having a half-life of 22 hours; used in medicine as a tracer
- potassium-argon dating
- A method of estimating the age of igneous rocks or of archaeological objects by measuring the amount of argon that has built up through the radioactive decay of potassium
- potassium bicarbonate
- A compound, KHCO, in the form of a white powder or colorless crystals, used in baking powder and as an antacid medicine
- potassium bicarbonate
- a crystalline salt (KHCO3) that is used in baking powder and as an antacid
- potassium bitartrate
- A white, acid, crystalline solid or powder, KHC, used in baking powder, in the tinning of metals, and as a component of laxatives. Also called cream of tartar
- potassium bitartrate
- white crystalline compound used in the tinning of metals and in baking powder (also called cream of tartar)
- potassium bromide
- a white crystalline salt (KBr) used as a sedative and in photography
- potassium bromide
- A white crystalline solid or powder, KBr, used as a sedative, in photographic emulsion, and in lithography
- potassium bromide
- chemical compound
- potassium carbonate
- A transparent, white, deliquescent, granular powder, K, used in making glass, enamels, and soaps. Also called potash
- potassium carbonate
- a white salt (K2CO3) that is basic in solution; used to make glass and cleansing agents
- potassium chlorate
- a white salt (KClO3) used in matches, fireworks, and explosives; also used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent
- potassium chlorate
- A poisonous crystalline compound, KClO, used as an oxidizing agent, a bleach, and a disinfectant and in making explosives, matches, and fireworks
- potassium chloride
- A colorless crystalline solid or powder, KCl, used widely in fertilizers and in the preparation of most potassium compounds. Also called potash muriate, potassium muriate
- potassium chloride
- salt of potassium (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency
- potassium chloride
- crystalline compound used in fertilizers and explosives
- potassium cyanide
- a poisonous salt (KCN) used in electroplating and in photography
- potassium cyanide
- An extremely poisonous white compound, KCN, used in the extraction of gold and silver from ores, in electroplating, and in photography, and as a fumigant and insecticide
- potassium dichromate
- an orange-red salt used in making dyes and in photography
- potassium dichromate
- A bright yellowish-red crystalline compound, K, used as an oxidizing agent, and in pyrotechnics, explosives, and safety matches
- potassium ferrocyanide
- a cyanide comound that is prepared by the reaction of potassium cyanide with ferrous salts; commonly used by gardeners
- potassium hydroxide
- {i} KOH, caustic potash, toxic and very corrosive white chemical (used in the soap and bleach industry)
- potassium hydroxide
- A caustic white solid, KOH, used as a bleach and in the manufacture of soaps, dyes, alkaline batteries, and many potassium compounds. Also called caustic potash, lye, potash
- potassium iodide
- a crystalline salt in organic synthesis and in making photographic emulsions and in iodized table salt
- potassium iodide
- {i} (Chemistry) white crystal-like water-soluble compound (used in medicine, photography, additive in table salt and as an analytical reagent)
- potassium iodide
- A white crystalline compound, KI, used in photography and medicine and as an analytical reagent
- potassium myronate
- {i} (Chemistry) sinigrin, colorless crystalline compound found in black mustard seeds and horseradish root
- potassium nitrate
- (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
- potassium nitrate
- A transparent white crystalline compound, KNO, used to pickle meat and in the manufacture of pyrotechnics, explosives, matches, rocket propellants, and fertilizers. Also called saltpeter
- potassium permanganate
- a poisonous salt that forms dark purple crystals and is purple-red when dissolved in water; used as an oxidizing and bleaching agent and as a disinfectant and antiseptic
- potassium permanganate
- A dark purple crystalline compound, KMnO, used as an oxidizing agent and disinfectant and in deodorizers and dyes
- potassium sodium tartrate
- A colorless efflorescent crystalline compound, KNaCO, used in making mirrors, in electronics, and as a laxative. Also called Rochelle salt
- potassium sulfate
- A colorless or white crystalline compound, K, used in glassmaking and fertilizers and as a reagent in analytical chemistry
- potassium-argon dating
- Method for determining the age of igneous rocks based on the amount of argon-40 in the rock. Radioactive potassium-40 decays to argon-40 with a half-life of about 1.3 billion years, making this method useful for dating rocks that are billions of years old. A more sophisticated method, called argon-argon dating, provides a more accurate estimate of the original potassium-40 content by means of the ratio of argon-40 to argon-39 in the rock, thus yielding a more accurate age determination. See also dating
- potassium-argon dating
- geological dating that relies on the proportions of radioactive potassium in a rock sample and its decay product, argon
- potassium-nitrate
- saltpeter, salt of nitric acid with potassium, niter
- acesulfame potassium
- The artificial sweetener, potassium 6-methyl-2,2-dioxo-oxathiazin-4-olate
- bromide of potassium
- potassium bromide
- carbonate of potassium
- potassium carbonate
- chromate of potassium
- potassium chromate
- hydrogen potassium carbonate
- potassium hydrogen carbonate
- plumbate of potassium
- potassium plumbate
- bromide of potassium
- compound of bromide and potassium
- diclofenac potassium
- a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam)
- penicillin v potassium
- a form of penicillin V (trade name Ledercillin VK)
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potassium
Hyphenation
po·tas·si·umTurkish pronunciation
pıtäsiımPronunciation
/pəˈtasēəm/ /pəˈtæsiːəm/
Etymology
() From potassa (“potash”) + -ium.Resimler
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