קאַליום

Yiddish

Chemical element
K
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Etymology

Borrowed from German Kalium.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaljʊm/

Noun

קאַליום • (kalyumm

  1. potassium (the chemical element)
    Synonym: פּאָטאַסיום (potasyum)

References

  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “קאַליום” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].