electrolyte
noun
elec·tro·lyte
i-ˈlek-trə-ˌlīt 
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.
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This causes electrolytes like potassium and phosphate to build up to dangerous levels.
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Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
However, when they’re soaked in saltwater, the electrolytes unlock those bonds, and the material dissolves.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Some wellness influencers suggest forgoing caffeine in the afternoon completely and loading up on forms of hydration like water and sugar-free electrolyte drinks the rest of the day.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Never try to make your own formula or offer alternative foods: Getting the right concentrations of nutrients, electrolytes, and fluid in formula is crucial, and virtually impossible to do at home, experts say.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
However, when they’re soaked in saltwater, the electrolytes unlock those bonds, and the material dissolves.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Some wellness influencers suggest forgoing caffeine in the afternoon completely and loading up on forms of hydration like water and sugar-free electrolyte drinks the rest of the day.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Never try to make your own formula or offer alternative foods: Getting the right concentrations of nutrients, electrolytes, and fluid in formula is crucial, and virtually impossible to do at home, experts say.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for electrolyte
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“Electrolyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrolyte. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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electrolyte
noun
elec·tro·lyte
i-ˈlek-trə-ˌlīt
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
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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