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
potassium chloride — n. a colorless, crystalline salt, KCl, used in fertilizers, as a source of potassium salts, etc … English World dictionary
Potassium chloride — This article is about the chemical compound. For other uses, see KCL. Potassium chloride … Wikipedia
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 — 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] * * * … Universalium
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
