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)
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The drink will replenish your electrolytes.
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Low levels of electrolytes raise the risk of painful muscle cramps, especially after a strenuous workout.
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Those prone to low blood sugar, electrolyte imbalances, and digestive issues should carefully consider carbohydrate restriction.1
Overview of the Low Carb Diet
A low-carb diet will look different for everyone, and people try it for different reasons.
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The electrolyte supplement combines nature's most effective hydration ingredients without the artificial additives found in conventional products.
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This is why, in 2017, scientists started to experiment with quasi-solid-state hydrogel electrolytes.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Those prone to low blood sugar, electrolyte imbalances, and digestive issues should carefully consider carbohydrate restriction.1
Overview of the Low Carb Diet
A low-carb diet will look different for everyone, and people try it for different reasons.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
The electrolyte supplement combines nature's most effective hydration ingredients without the artificial additives found in conventional products.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This is why, in 2017, scientists started to experiment with quasi-solid-state hydrogel electrolytes.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Electrolyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrolyte. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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