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sodium
A chemical element (symbol Na) that belongs to the alkali metals. It is an important mineral for the body and the main component of table salt (sodium chloride).
Im Chemieunterricht haben wir gelernt, dass reines Natrium heftig mit Wasser reagiert.
In chemistry class, we learned that pure sodium reacts violently with water.
'Natrium' (sodium) is the German word for the chemical element Na. In English, this element is called 'sodium'. This is a common source of confusion for learners.
Bananen enthalten viel Kalium, aber wenig Natrium.
Bananas contain a lot of potassium but little sodium.
The ending '-ium' is typical for many chemical elements in German. When you see this ending, it is often a scientific term, as in Kalium (potassium), Kalzium (calcium), or Magnesium (magnesium).
Magnesium ist wie Natrium ein für den Körper wichtiger Mineralstoff.
Like sodium, magnesium is an important mineral for the body.
The word 'Natrium' (sodium) is mainly used in scientific, medical, or nutritional contexts. It is a technical term.
Der Arzt hat eine natriumarme Diät empfohlen.
The doctor recommended a low-sodium diet.
In connection with nutrition, 'Natrium' (sodium) is often linked to the content in foods. Typical expressions are 'reich an Natrium' (rich in sodium), 'arm an Natrium' (low in sodium), or 'der Natriumgehalt' (the sodium content).
Fertiggerichte haben oft einen sehr hohen Natriumgehalt.
Ready-made meals often have a very high sodium content.
potassium
Natrium and Kalium are both chemical elements and important minerals for the body, but they are not the same substance. Natrium has the symbol Na and is a component of table salt. Kalium has the symbol K and is especially important for the functioning of the nerves and muscles.
Das Natrium im Kochsalz gelangt mit der Nahrung in den Körper.
The sodium in table salt enters the body with food.
Das Kalium aus der Nahrung ist für Nerven und Muskeln wichtig.
The potassium in food is important for the nerves and muscles.
