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Chem.a white or colorless, crystalline, water-soluble solid, KCl, used chiefly in the manufacture of fertilizers and mineral water, and as a source of other potassium compounds.[1880-85]
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potassium chloride
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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
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potassium chloride — kalio chloridas statusas T sritis chemija formulė KCl atitikmenys: angl. potassium chloride; potassium muriate rus. калий хлористый; калия хлорид … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
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 chloride — noun The potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a fertilizer, and in lethal injections … Wiktionary
potassium chloride — potas′sium chlo′ride n. chem. a white or colorless, crystalline, water soluble solid, KCl, used chiefly in the manufacture of fertilizers and mineral water, and as a source of other potassium compounds … From formal English to slang
potassium chloride — noun Date: 1869 a crystalline salt KCl occurring as a mineral and in natural waters and used especially as a fertilizer … New Collegiate Dictionary
potassium chloride — crystalline compound used in fertilizers and explosives … English contemporary dictionary
