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Definition of 'Electrolyte'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) electrolyte
any substance that dissociates into ions when melted or dissolved in a suitable medium and thus forms a conductor of electricity.

2. electrolyte
a conducting medium in which the flow of current is accompanied by the movement of ions.

Etymology: (1825–35; electro-+ Gk

Definition of 'Electrolyte'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) electrolyte
a solution that conducts electricity
"the proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health"

Definition of 'Electrolyte'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Electrolyte
a compound decomposable, or subjected to decomposition, by an electric current

Definition of 'Electrolyte'

The Standard Electrical Dictionary

1. Electrolyte
A body susceptible of decomposition by the electric current, and capable of electrolytic conduction. It must be a fluid body and therefore capable of diffusion, and composite in composition. An elemental body cannot be an electrolyte.

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