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How to pronounce potassium in American English

“potassium” pronunciation by American speakers

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“potassium” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Potassium 40 is radioactive, but Potassium 39 is the stable one.

    CDC

  2. SO THIS IS A POTASSIUM CHANNEL VIRUS T EXPRESSES A POTASSIUM CHANNEL USED BY SEVERAL DIFFERENT

    NIH

  3. We've got potassium, titanium and zirconium there

    USGS

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