sodium

noun
UK: /ˈsəʊ.di.əm/
US: /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/

  1. A soft, silver-white chemical element that reacts easily with other substances.

    1. Sodium is a very reactive metal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experiment demonstrated sodium's vigorous reaction with water, producing heat. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

na
sodium adjective

  1. Relating to or containing sodium.

    1. This snack has a low sodium content. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor recommended a sodium-restricted diet to manage my high blood pressure. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sodium" is /ˈsəʊ.di.əm/ in British English and /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sodium": na.

Example usage of "sodium": "Sodium is a very reactive metal.". More examples on the page.