potassium chloride
English
Noun
potassium chloride (uncountable)
- (inorganic chemistry) The potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a salt substitute for table salt (NaCl), a medication, a fertilizer, and a feedstock.
- Synonyms: KCl, muriate of potash (archaic), MOP (obsolete)
- (medicine, pharmacology) A preparation of this salt for use as a supplement or medication.
Related terms
- potassium iodide, KI (not to be confused)
Translations
the salt KCl
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