Potassa
101-ium — suffix forming nouns denoting esp.: 1 (also um) names of metallic elements (uranium; tantalum). 2 a region of the body (pericardium; hypogastrium). 3 a biological structure (mycelium; prothallium). Etymology: from or after L ium f. Gk ion * * * …
102potassic — pəˈtasik adjective Etymology: New Latin potassicus, from potassa + Latin icus ic : of, relating to, or containing potassium …
103po|tas|si|um — «puh TAS ee uhm», noun. a soft, silverwhite, metallic chemical element that occurs in nature only in compounds, such as saltpeter. Potassium is one of the most abundant elements in the earth s crust, and is essential for the growth of plants. It… …
