Meaning of the word potassium in English

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potassium

US /pəˈtæs.i.əm/
UK /pəˈtæs.i.əm/
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Noun

the chemical element of atomic number 19, a soft silvery-white reactive metal of the alkali metal group.

Example:
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
The doctor recommended a diet rich in potassium to help lower blood pressure.