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Phrases 72
- potassium channelA small pore in a cell membrane that is selective to potassium ions and has several regulatory functions.
- potassium nitrateKNO₃, a naturally occurring salt, notably used as an ingredient of gunpowder; also used a food preservative and as an ingredient in toothpaste for sensitive gums; historically used in the production of nitric acid (HNO₃).
- potassium hydroxideThe alkaline base KOH, once known as caustic potash; it has a number of industrial uses, including the manufacture of bleach.
- potassium cyanideThe potassium salt of hydrocyanic acid, KCN; the colourless crystals are soluble in water, and it is extremely poisonous, and is used in electroplating, the extraction of gold and silver from their ores, and in photography.
- potassium permanganateKMnO₄, the most readily available commercial permanganate; it is used as an oxidizing agent both in industry and in the analytical laboratory.
- potassium carbonateThe alkaline salt K₂CO₃, that is the major constituent of potash; it is used in the production of glass and some soaps.
- potassium dichromateA potassium salt of chromic acid, K₂Cr₂O₇; the orange crystals are soluble in water, and it is used as an oxidizing agent and in photography.
- potassium bitartratecream of tartar
- potassium chlorateThe potassium salt of chloric acid (chemical formula KClO₃).
- potassium sulfateThe potassium salt of sulfuric acid, K₂SO₄, used as a fertilizer.
- potassium citrateA potassium salt of citric acid with the molecular formula K₃C₆H₅O₇.
- potassium bromideThe potassium salt of hydrobromic acid (chemical formula KBr).
- potassium aluminium sulfateThe sulfate double salt of potassium and aluminium KAl(SO₄)₂; occurs naturally as alum
- potassium bicarbonateAn odorless, slightly basic substance which is soluble in water and often used to offset acidity.
- potassium formateA salt of formic acid, formula CHKO₂.
- potassium channelsplural of potassium channel: A small pore in a cell membrane that is selective to potassium ions and has several regulatory functions.
- potassium soapSynonym of soft soap (“any jellyish soap made by cooking natural oils and fats with potassium hydroxide”).
- potassium chlorideThe potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a salt substitute for table salt, a medication, a fertilizer, and a feedstock.
- potassium acetateAlternative form of E261.
- potassium fluorideA fluoride salt of potassium with the chemical formula KF.
- potassium sulphateAlternative spelling of potassium sulfate: The potassium salt of sulfuric acid, K₂SO₄, used as a fertilizer.
- potassium lactateAlternative form of E326.
- potassium nitriteThe potassium salt of nitrous acid, KNO₂.
- potassium selective electrodeAn ion selective electrode used to measure the concentration of potassium ions, especially in biological fluids.
- potassium iodideA salt, KI, formally derived from potassium hydroxide and hydriodic acid, used as an analytical reagent, in organic synthesis, and in the preparation of photosensitive emulsions and as a radioprotector to protect the thyroid.
Compound words 17
- hexapotassiumSix potassium atoms or ions in a compound
- hyperpotassemiaHyperkalemia.
- hypopotassemiaHypokalemia.
- methylpotassiumThe binary organometallic compound CH₃K that is used in organic synthesis
- nonpotassiumNot of or pertaining to potassium.
- organopotassiumDescribing any organic compound containing a carbon to potassium bond.
- pentapotassiumFive potassium ions in a compound
- potassianContaining potassium
- potassideAn alkalide with potassium as the anion.
- potassiferousContaining or producing potassium.