Electrolyte

Meaning

Noun

●

In Chemistry:

that, in

or when

and

electricity.

●

In Chemistry:

solution

containing

such

substances

, which therefore also

conducts

electricity.

●

In Chemistry:

Any of the various

ions

in such a

solution

, or (metonymically) their

concentration

therein.

●

In Chemistry, Medicine & Physiology:

Any of the various

ions

in such a

solution

, or (metonymically) their

concentration

therein.

Any of the various

(such as

) that

the

on cells and the

of water across their

membranes

, or (metonymically) such an ion's

concentration

in a

bodily fluid

, usually and especially blood,

blood serum

, or urine.

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Electrolyte

Meaning

Noun

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