Electrolyte

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Electrolyte \E*lec"tro*lyte\, n. [Electro- + Gr. ? a dissoluble:
     cf. F. ['e]lectrolyte.] (Physics & Chem.)
     A compound decomposable, or subjected to decomposition, by an
     electric current. Electrolytic

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:



  electrolyte
       n : a solution that conducts electricity; "the proper amount and
           distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for
           health"