B2nounhealthscience
US/ˈsoʊ.di.əm/
UK/ˈsəʊ.di.əm/
a chemical found in salt, often listed on food labels and linked to high blood pressure
In context
Too much sodium in your diet can raise your blood pressure.
Table salt is made of sodium and chlorine.
Many canned soups are high in sodium, so check the label.
Words that go with sodium
noun + noun
- sodium intakeDoctors advise people to reduce their sodium intake.
- sodium contentThe sodium content is printed on the package.
- sodium levelHer sodium level was checked during the blood test.
adjective + preposition
- high in sodiumProcessed meat is often high in sodium.
- low in sodiumChoose snacks that are low in sodium.
verb + noun
- reduce sodiumRinsing canned beans can reduce sodium.