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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The briny solution has electrolytes and can be an alternative to sports drinks like Gatorade.
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Emily Burns, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Intravenous solutions are used in hospitals and other care settings to deliver medication, keep patients hydrated and/or address electrolyte imbalances.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
The briny solution has electrolytes and can be an alternative to sports drinks like Gatorade.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
For people who are sweating a lot due to working out or hot environments, drinks with electrolytes might be a good option.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 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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