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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.
salt
'das Salz' and 'das Natrium' are connected because table salt contains sodium. Still, they are not the same thing. In everyday language, 'Salz' usually means the white seasoning that you add to food. In chemistry, 'Salz' can also mean a whole group of compounds. 'Natrium', on the other hand, is a chemical element and a mineral in the body. Learners may confuse the words because packaging often mentions both salt and sodium. In practice: when cooking, you say 'Salz'; for nutrients or chemistry, 'Natrium' is more precise.
Die Ärztin erklärt, dass zu viel Natrium den Blutdruck erhöhen kann.
The doctor explains that too much sodium can increase blood pressure.
Für die Suppe fehlt noch etwas Salz.
The soup still needs a little salt.