electrolyte

noun

elec·​tro·​lyte i-ˈlek-trə-ˌlīt How to pronounce electrolyte (audio)
1
: a nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions
2
a
: 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 Lithium-ion battery packs, which consist of a group of cells inside a compartment, contain a flammable liquid electrolyte. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2024 While the soda itself doesn’t have any real nutritional benefits, the addition of the shake will obviously provide protein (26 grams, to be exact), not to mention some carbs, electrolytes, and calcium—all of which are helpful not only after a workout, but also just in general. Caroline Tien, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024 Paul then went to war with the Community Notes feature on X, with commentators referencing allegations of lead contamination in Prime Hydration, and questioning the amount of electrolytes in the drink. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 This ensures that the acid and electrolyte levels in your blood (including sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium) remain at the ideal concentration. Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for electrolyte 

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of electrolyte was in 1834

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Cite this Entry

“Electrolyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrolyte. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

electrolyte

noun
elec·​tro·​lyte i-ˈlek-trə-ˌlīt How to pronounce electrolyte (audio)
1
: a conductor in which electric current is carried by the movement of ions that are not metallic
2
a
: a substance that when dissolved in a suitable solvent or when melted becomes an ionic conductor
b
: an ion (as of sodium) that regulates or affects metabolic processes of the body (as the movement of waste products out of a cell)

Medical Definition

electrolyte

noun
elec·​tro·​lyte i-ˈlek-trə-ˌlīt How to pronounce electrolyte (audio)
1
: a nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions
2
a
: 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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