NPK

English

Etymology

From the chemical symbols for each element, hence K being used for potassium (formerly known as kalium).

Noun

NPK (uncountable)

1. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (or Potash)

Usage notes

• The initials are commonly used on fertiliser descriptions, giving the relative amounts of each element.

Translations

Translations

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: ^{(please verify)} 氮磷鉀／氮磷钾 (dàn lín jiǎ)