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noun
The potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a salt substitute for table salt, a medication, a fertilizer, and a feedstock.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: mul:KCl, muriate of potash, MOP
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: halide, salt, compound, material
noun
The potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a salt substitute for table salt, a medication, a fertilizer, and a feedstock.
A preparation of this salt for use as a supplement or medication.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, medicine, natural-sciences, pharmacology, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: mul:KCl, muriate of potash, MOP
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: halide, salt, compound, material
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: potassium muriate, potash muriate, K-Dur 20, Kaochlor, K-lor, Klorvess, K-lyte
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chloride
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