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potassium vs sodium
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| potassiumnoun/pəˈtæs.i.əm/ | Meaning a soft silver-white metal element that the body needs; it is found in foods such as bananas | Goes with potassium level | Example Bananas are a good and cheap source of potassium. |
| sodiumnoun/ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ | Meaning a chemical found in salt, often listed on food labels and linked to high blood pressure | Goes with sodium intake | Example Many canned soups are high in sodium, so check the label. |
Which word fits?
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