A substance that dissociates into ions in solution and acquires the capacity to conduct electricity. Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphate are examples of electrolytes, informally known as lytes. Electrolyte replacement is needed when a patient has prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, and as a response to strenuous athletic activity. Comme [..]

A substance that breaks up into ions (particles with electrical charges) when it is dissolved in water or body fluids. Some examples of ions are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and phosphate. Th [..]

A substance that dissociates fully or partially into ions when dissolved in a solvent, producing a solution that conducts electricity. See strong electrolyte, weak electrolyte.

a compound when dissolved in water separates into charged particles. Electrolytes play an essential role in the workings of cells maintaining fluid balance and acid-base balance.

"substance decomposed by electrolysis," 1834, from electro- + Greek lytos "loosed," from lyein "to loose" (see lose).

chemical, such as sodium or potassium, that helps regulate fluids in the body.

A nonmetal conductor that carries electric current by the movement of ions.

A substance which forms ions in an aqueous solution. Examples: NaCl forms Na+ and Cl- in water.

solution which conducts electricity (pop)

  An ion solution that is an electrical conductior.

An electrolyte is any liquid that is able to conduct electricity. Salt water makes an excellent conductor.

A liquid conductor of electricity. In batteries, usually H2SO4, sulfuric acid, but may be any number of things. Seawater is the most common electrolyte in the world - and by suspending a zinc and a st [..]

Substance that dissociates into ions when it dissolves in water.

A substance whose solution conducts an electric current. electrolytic cell. A cell in which electric energy is converted to chemical energy by means of an electron-transfer reaction.

Water solution of ionic substances that conducts an electric current

Any substance containing free ions that make the substance electrically conductive.

a solution or molten compound that conducts electricity

(n) a solution that conducts electricity

Compound within the body that dissolves in water and separates into ions (Lessons 11, 13, Lab 3)

Minerals in the body that are electrically charged and play an important role in body processes, such as regulating fluid levels in the body. Examples include calcium and sodium.

 - In a lead-acid battery, the electrolyte is sulfuric acid diluted with water. It is a conductor and also a supplier of hydrogen and sulfate ions for the reaction.

Any substance which, in solution, is dissociated into ions and is thus made capable of conducting an electrical current. The sulfuric acid - water solution in a storage battery is an electrolyte.

A conductive medium in which the flow of electricity takes place; this is the liquid found inside storage batteries.

A conductive medium in which the flow of electricity takes place; this is the liquid found inside storage batteries.

[electro-, electricity + -lyte, soluble] (n) ionized (carrying an electrical charge) salts

A substance which dissociates into ions (charged particles) when in aqueous solution or molten form and is thus able to conduct electricity. It is the medium which transports the ions carrying the cha [..]

a solution of dilute sulphuric acid used to provide a chemical reaction in a lead-acid battery.

      A chemical solution used in cells and some capacitors to produce an electrically conductive medium.

A chemical solution (usually sulfuric acid and water) that covers the positive and negative plates in the cells of an automotive storage battery, it reacts with the chemicals of the plates to produce [..]

A material, usually a liquid or paste, that will conduct an electric current.

A substance which carries charge via the migration of ions; together with the external connections of a fuel cell, an electrical circuit can be created.

Non-metallic conductor of electricity in which current is carried by the physical movement of ions.

A material that dissolves in water, producing a solution that conducts electricity.

 A chemical compound which, when fused or dissolved in certain solvents, usually water, will conduct an electric current. All electrolytes in the fused state or in solution give rise to ions which conduct the electric current.

A liquid or paste that conducts electricity as a result of the presence of positive or negative ions.

In a lead-acid battery, the electrolyte is sulfuric acid diluted with water. It is a conductor that supplies water and sulfate for the electrochemical reaction: PbO2 + Pb + 2H2SO4 = 2PbSO4 + 2H2O.

A liquid or gel containing ions that can conduct electricity; a material used in batteries.

Electrolyte is the fluid medium by which electrical energy is transferred between the positive and negative plates within a battery cell. Electrolyte is more commonly referred to as battery acid.

ionic or covalent compounds that melt to give liquids that contain ions or that dissolve to give solutions that contain ions.

 - A chemical compound which, when fused or dissolved in certain solvents, usually water, will conduct an electric current. All electrolytes in the fused state or in solution give rise to ions which c [..]

A substance which dissociates (separates) into two or more ions when it is dissolved in water.

Chemically, an element that, when dissolved in water, will cause the solution to transmit electricity. In medicine, certain elements in the blood which are critically important to life, including sodi [..]

A substance that breaks up into ions (particles with electrical charges) when it is dissolved in water or body fluids. Some examples of ions are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and phosphate. These ions help move nutrients into cells, help move waste out of cells, and help nerves, muscles, the heart, and the brain work the way they should.

A substance that dissociates (separates) into two or more ions when it is dissolved in water.

An ion that is electronically charged and moves to either a negative or positive electrode. Electrolytes are important because they are what your cells use to carry electrical impulses across themselv [..]

A substance that, when dissolved in a suitable solvent or when fused, becomes an ionic conductor.

A particle which conducts electricity in solution.

1. A chemical that, when dissolved in water, dissociates into positive and negative ions, thus increasing its electrical conductivity. See dissociation. 2. The electrically conductive solution that mu [..]

Usually a solution of acids, bases, or salts, electrolytes are substances with free ions which make them effective electrical conductors.

Dissolved compound capable of carrying an electric current and be broken down into elemental parts.

a substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts an electric current

A solution of a substance that is capable of conducting electricity. An electrolyte may be in the form of either a liquid or a paste. Electrolytic Capacitor. Refer to the separate Dictionary of Capaci [..]

A chemical compound which dissociates or ionizes in water to produce a solution which will conduct an electric current; an acid, base, or salt.

An electrically conductive fused salt or a solution where the charge is carried by ionic movement.

A substance in the body that conducts electricity.

An electrolyte is a medium containing ions that is electrically conducting through the movement of those ions, but not conducting electrons. This includes most soluble salts, acids, and bases dissolve [..]

An electrolyte is a medium containing ions that is electrically conducting through the movement of those ions, but not conducting electrons. This includes most soluble salts, acids, and bases dissolve [..]