1. The Latin and scientific name for the chemical element potassium (symbol K); used in chemistry and medicine.
Usage: technical; scientific; chiefly used in formal or medical contexts

Examples

• The periodic table lists kalium as element 19.
• Kalium is essential for nerve and muscle function in the human body.
• Doctors monitor kalium levels in patients with kidney disease.
• The chemical formula for potassium chloride uses the symbol K, derived from kalium.
• Bananas are known to contain significant amounts of kalium.