Meaning of the word sodium in English

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sodium

US /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/
UK /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/
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Noun

1.

the chemical element of atomic number 11, a soft silver-white reactive metal of the alkali metal group. Sodium and its compounds are used in the glass, soap, and textile industries, and in streetlights.

Example:
Table salt is primarily composed of sodium chloride.
Foods high in sodium can contribute to high blood pressure.
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