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Definition of electrolyte

electrolyte

/ɪˈlɛktrəlaɪt/
e · lec · tro · lyte
Adverb:electrolytically
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Plural:electrolytes
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Adjective:electrolytic
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electrolyte Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of the ionized mineral salts—such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, or chloride—present in blood, tissue fluids, and cells that are essential for regulating hydration, nerve impulses, and muscle function.

Example

"Endurance athletes often drink specially formulated beverages to replenish the electrolytes lost through heavy sweating."

2

A chemical compound that dissociates into free ions when dissolved in a solvent or melted, enabling the resulting solution or liquid to conduct an electric current.

Example

"Sulfuric acid diluted with water serves as the liquid electrolyte inside a standard lead-acid car battery."

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• Rhymes for electrolyte

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electrocute
electrocution
electrologist
electrolyte
electromagnet
electromagnetic
electromagnetically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1834 by the English physicist Michael Faraday from the combining form 'electro-' (representing electricity) and the Ancient Greek 'lytos' (meaning 'able to be loosed or dissolved').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electrolyte. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electrolyte
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