electrolyte
noun
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Definition of electrolyte
1
: a nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions
2a
: a substance that when dissolved in a suitable solvent or when fused becomes an ionic conductor
b
: any of the ions (as of sodium or calcium) that in biological fluid regulate or affect most metabolic processes (such as the flow of nutrients into and waste products out of cells)
Examples of electrolyte in a Sentence
The drink will replenish your electrolytes.
Recent Examples on the Web
Drink plenty of fluids, ideally some sort of sports drink that replenishes electrolytes as well as the fluid. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, "Dangerous heat: Hot weather, health warning signs you shouldn't ignore," 19 July 2019 For amphibians, skin layers play major roles, allowing water exchange, balancing electrolytes and chemically combating threats. — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, "Battle to save Colorado high-country toads goes microbial with ground-breaking Purple Rain treatment," 13 July 2019 Our electrolyte formula quickly restores the eyes’ natural balance to provide immediate long-lasting relief from dry eye symptoms. — Good Housekeeping, "TheraTears," 23 July 2019 But there are good things in beer: iron, calcium, and two different kinds of electrolytes (potassium and sodium). — Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, "6 expert tips for reading a beer label," 22 July 2019 An imbalance of electrolytes from a lack of fluids can cause irritability and confusion, so caregivers need to be attentive to changes in their loved ones’ behavior, Cuas said. — Tess Vrbin, courant.com, "This weekend’s heat wave could be especially risky for the elderly," 19 July 2019 Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s protesters have rallied behind the electrolyte-replenishing drink. — Mary Hui, Quartz, "A sports drink called Pocari Sweat is caught in the middle of a Hong Kong-China spat," 11 July 2019 The unique electrolyte formula quickly restores the eyes’ natural balance to provide immediate long lasting relief. — Woman's Day, "Doctor recommended or doctor created?," 27 June 2019 Shepherd and his team, who have applied for a patent on their design, used what’s called zinc iodide redox flow batteries, which have a liquid electrolyte solution in them that acts as an energy reserve. — Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, "Engineers Built a Robotic Lionfish With an Energetic Bloodstream," 19 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'electrolyte.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for electrolyte
electrolyte
noun
English Language Learners Definition of electrolyte
chemistry
: a liquid (such as the liquid in a battery) through which electricity can pass
technical
: any one of various substances in the fluid of your body that control how your body processes waste and absorbs vitamins, minerals, etc.
See the full definition for electrolyte in the English Language Learners Dictionary
electrolyte
noun
elec·tro·lyte
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Kids Definition of electrolyte
1
: a substance (as an acid or salt) that when dissolved (as in water) conducts an electric current
2
: a substance (as sodium or calcium) that is an ion in the body regulating the flow of nutrients into and waste products out of cells
electrolyte
noun
elec·tro·lyte
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Medical Definition of electrolyte
1
: a nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions
2a
: a substance (as an acid, base, or salt) that when dissolved in a suitable solvent (as water) or when fused becomes an ionic conductor
b
: any of the ions (as of sodium, potassium, calcium, or bicarbonate) that in a biological fluid regulate or affect most metabolic processes (as the flow of nutrients into and waste products out of cells)
—used especially in biology and biochemistry
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