- Potassium deficiency
Potassium deficiency has two different contexts:
*For the medical condition in humans, see
hypokalemia
*Potassium deficiency (plants) , the disease in plants
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Potassium deficiency (plants) — Potassium deficiency, also known as potash deficiency, is a plant disorder that is most common on light, sandy soils, as well as chalky or peaty soils with a low clay content. It is also found on heavy clays with a poor structure.Plants require… … Wikipedia
potassium deficiency — ▪ pathology also called hypokalemia condition in which potassium is insufficient or is not utilized properly. Potassium is a mineral that forms positive ions (electrically charged particles) in solution and is an essential constituent of… … Universalium
Potassium — (pronEng|pəˈtæsiəm) is a chemical element. It has the symbol K ( la. kalium, from ar. qalīy), atomic number 19, and atomic mass 39.0983. The name potassium comes from the word potash , as potassium was first isolated from potash. Potassium is a… … Wikipedia
potassium chloride — n a crystalline salt KCl that occurs as a mineral and in natural waters and is used esp. in the treatment of potassium deficiency and occas. as a diuretic see klor con * * * a salt of potassium used to prevent and treat potassium deficiency,… … Medical dictionary
potassium chloride — noun salt of potassium (KCl) (trade names K Dur 20, Kaochlor and K lor and Klorvess and K lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency • Syn: ↑potassium muriate, ↑potash muriate, ↑K Dur 20, ↑Kaochlor, ↑K lor, ↑Klorvess, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
potassium muriate — noun salt of potassium (KCl) (trade names K Dur 20, Kaochlor and K lor and Klorvess and K lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency • Syn: ↑potassium chloride, ↑potash muriate, ↑K Dur 20, ↑Kaochlor, ↑K lor, ↑Klorvess, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
potassium chloride — a salt of potassium used to prevent and treat potassium deficiency, especially during treatment with certain diuretics. It is administered by mouth; some irritation in the digestive system may occur. Trade names: Kay Cee L, Kloref, Sando K … The new mediacal dictionary
Potassium in biology — Potassium is the an essential mineral macronutrient and is the main intracellular ion for all types of cells. It is important in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. Function in the Body Potassium is the major cation (positive… … Wikipedia
Potassium-argon dating — or K Ar dating is a radiometric dating method used in geochronology and archeology. It is based on measuring the products of the radioactive decay of potassium (K), which is a common element found in materials such as micas, clay minerals, tephra … Wikipedia
potassium — /peuh tas ee euhm/, n. Chem. a silvery white metallic element that oxidizes rapidly in the air and whose compounds are used as fertilizer and in special hard glasses. Symbol: K; at. wt.: 39.102; at. no.: 19; sp. gr.: 0.86 at 20°C. [1800 10; < NL; … Universalium
