See also: ガリウム

Japanese

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Alternative spelling
加𠌃謨 (obsolete)
Chemical element
K
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Etymology

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Borrowed from New Latin kalium by Japanese scientist Udagawa Yōan in 1837 in his book 舎密開宗 (Seimi Kaisō, Introduction to Chemistry).[1] Later influenced by German Kalium.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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カリウム (kariumu

  1. potassium

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ Shizuo Fujiwara and Yūko Okamoto, 舎密開宗における現代化学用語 (Seimi Kaisō ni okeru Gendai Kagaku Yōgo)