NPK
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From the chemical symbols for each element, hence K being used for potassium (formerly known as kalium).
Noun
[edit]NPK (uncountable)
- Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (or Potash)
Usage notes
[edit]- The initials are commonly used on fertiliser descriptions, giving the relative amounts of each element.