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electrolyte Definition

electro·lyte (ē lektrō līt′, i-; --trə-)

noun

any chemical compound that ionizes when molten or in solution, allowing it to conduct electricity

Etymology: electro- + -lyte

electrolyte Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • replace: This could include sports drinks which are formulated to replace lost electrolytes.
  • lose: Trace minerals also aid in replacing electrolytes lost through heavy perspiration or extended diarrhea, and protect against toxic reaction and heavy metal poisoning.
  • contain: This is a glass vial of electrolyte contained in a hollow lead horn.
  • use: It depends entirely on the electrolyte used in the construction.
  • call: The electrical conducting solution or melt of ions is called the electrolyte.
  • conduct: The protons are transported through the proton conducting electrolyte to the cathode.

Adjective modifier

  • solid: The electrodes need to be in contact with this solid electrolyte.
  • liquid: Metal atoms of a metal electrode can also be oxidized to form positive metal ions which pass into the liquid electrolyte.
  • other: Potassium and other electrolytes may be upset by coincident illnesses and should always be checked if a dialysis patient is unwell.

Modifies a noun

  • imbalance: I mean, there should be blood, fluid, electrolyte imbalances.
  • disturbance: These effects have been assumed to be caused by electrolyte disturbance.
  • analyzer: This is sufficient to comply with 7.1 - the requirement for an electrolyte analyzer.
  • abnormality: For clinical cases fluid therapy is essential to reverse dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities.
  • membrane: Low temperature cells The proton exchange membrane ( a.k.a. polymer electrolyte membrane ) fuel cell uses a polymeric electrolyte.
  • balance: Sodium and chloride are part of your body's electrolyte balance.

Noun used with modifier

  • serum: Serum electrolytes should be monitored in chronic renal failure patients.
  • polymer: Low temperature cells The proton exchange membrane ( a.k.a. polymer electrolyte membrane ) fuel cell uses a polymeric electrolyte.
  • plasma: This forms the basis for improved interpretation of plasma electrolyte status and thereby health and welfare of birds.
  • battery: Only the salts from the battery electrolytes, which remain in the wastewater, are " disposed " rather than being recycled.
  • blood: Anyway, my blood pressure is bang on, but my blood electrolyte levels are up ( whatever that means ).