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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Drink electrolyte-containing fluids to replace gastrointestinal losses.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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While drinking enough water is important, rigid daily targets without guidance can disrupt sleep or contribute to electrolyte imbalances if large amounts of fluid are consumed quickly.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Drink electrolyte-containing fluids to replace gastrointestinal losses.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Health officials urged residents to drink plenty of water and electrolytes, avoid being outdoors during peak heat in the late morning and early afternoon, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and take breaks in the shade or indoors.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Mar. 2026
While drinking enough water is important, rigid daily targets without guidance can disrupt sleep or contribute to electrolyte imbalances if large amounts of fluid are consumed quickly.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 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 5 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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