From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishelectrolytee‧lec‧tro‧lyte /ɪˈlektrəlaɪt/ noun [countable] technical HCa liquid that allows electricity to pass through it
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electrolyte• Net absorption of water and electrolytes was calculated using standard formulas.• Cholera toxin reduced absorption of water and electrolytes progressively over four hours and induced secretion in a dose dependent fashion.• The decreased secretion of aldosterone will affect body electrolyte balance and extracellular fluid volume.• Even sports drinks may not contain enough electrolytes -- or the body may not absorb them well enough -- to prevent problems.• Are the electrolyte levels consistent with this? 3.• Whether these are actually present is then determined by considering the electrolytes and arterial blood gas measurement.• A porous polymer membrane bag seals the electrolyte, allowing water vapour, but not the acid solution, to pass.• Many of the birds are being hydrated with electrolytes via a catheter and kept warm on heating pads to treat hypothermia.Origin electrolyte (1800-1900) electro- + Greek lytos “untied” 