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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About one in 40 children may require hospitalization, where treatments may include intravenous fluids, tube feeding and blood work to track electrolyte levels.
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Don Sweeney
april 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For activities lasting longer than 1-2 hours, or in very hot environments, sports drinks can help replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes, but be mindful of sugar content.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
At this stage, the chicks are fed small bites of fish or other prey, and the parents’ saliva, which contains electrolytes and antibodies, helps give the eaglets a healthy start.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Milk also provides major electrolytes, including sodium and potassium, which support hydration, says Ehsani.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
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Don Sweeney
april 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For activities lasting longer than 1-2 hours, or in very hot environments, sports drinks can help replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes, but be mindful of sugar content.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
At this stage, the chicks are fed small bites of fish or other prey, and the parents’ saliva, which contains electrolytes and antibodies, helps give the eaglets a healthy start.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Milk also provides major electrolytes, including sodium and potassium, which support hydration, says Ehsani.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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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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