Standard chemical term for the element potassium (K). Often used in compounds such as カリウム.
from Dutch kali
See also: カリウム
Potassium is an element necessary for plant growth.
potash; potassium carbonate
Colloquial abbreviation for 炭酸カリウム (potassium carbonate). Used in everyday contexts such as cooking or traditional crafts.
See also: 炭酸カリウム
This noodle contains potash.
炭酸カリウム is the full chemical name for potassium carbonate, whereas 加里 is a colloquial shorthand for it used in cooking or craft contexts.
Standard katakana spelling for this loanword; usually written in kana.
Ateji spelling; rarely used in modern writing.
Borrowed from Dutch 'kali', an older term for potassium compounds. The ateji spelling 加里 is a phonetic rendering.