Meaning
potassium
- chemical element with symbol K, essential for bodily function
In a sentence
Le banane sono note per essere un frutto molto ricco di potassio.
Bananas are known for being a fruit very rich in potassium.
Il medico mi ha consigliato un integratore di magnesio e potassio.
The doctor recommended a magnesium and potassium supplement.
Una carenza di potassio può provocare fastidiosi crampi muscolari.
A potassium deficiency can cause bothersome muscle cramps.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| potassio | masculine · singular |
| potassi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable; plural form 'potassi' is extremely rare and only used in specialized chemistry contexts.