Potassium
(noun)
A chemical element with the atomic number 19 that is a soft, silvery-white metal which is an important component of plant nutrition.
Origin:
Derived from latin word 'potassa' meaning 'potash' and the chemical symbol k is derived from the word 'kalium'.
Examples:
- Potassium is an essential mineral for human health and helps regulate fluid levels in the body.
- Potassium is commonly found in fruits, vegetables, dairy products and meat.
- Potassium supplementation is recommended for people with low potassium levels in their blood.
- Potassium is often used in fertilizers to improve crop yields.
- Potassium is an important component of batteries and is used in the production of certain chemicals.