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potassium in Chinese

potassium in Chinese is 鉀, 钾 — potassium means a soft, silvery metallic element (symbol K, atomic number 19) that reacts strongly with water and is essential to living cells.

potassium in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: jiǎ
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.
noun
Pronounced: jiǎ
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.

What does "potassium" mean?

  1. noun A soft, silvery metallic element (symbol K, atomic number 19) that reacts strongly with water and is essential to living cells.
    "Bananas are often cited as a good source of potassium."
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potassium in a sentence

  • Bananas are often cited as a good source of potassium.
  • Potassium reacts violently when dropped into water.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "potassium" in Chinese?

"potassium" in Chinese is 鉀, 钾. potassium means: A soft, silvery metallic element (symbol K, atomic number 19) that reacts strongly with water and is essential to living cells.

How do you pronounce 鉀?

"potassium" in Chinese is 鉀, pronounced "jiǎ".

How do you use "potassium" in a sentence?

Example: "Bananas are often cited as a good source of potassium." In Chinese, "potassium" is 鉀, 钾.

Are there other ways to say "potassium" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "potassium": 鉀, 钾.

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