Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sodio

noun

suh-dee-oh

Definition

Sodio is the Spanish term for sodium, a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11.

Examples

Sodio es un elemento esencial en la dieta humana, contribuyendo a la regulación del equilibrio hídrico en el cuerpo.
En química, sodio reacciona vigorosamente con el agua para formar hidróxido de sodio y hidrógeno.

Meaning

Sodium is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal that belongs to the alkali metals group in the periodic table. It is essential for life and plays a key role in various biological processes, especially in the function of cells and nerves.