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Electrolyte

/ɨˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/

A substance that, in solution or when molten, ionizes and conducts electricity.

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📖 Definitions of "Electrolyte"

noun

1
A substance that, in solution or when molten, ionizes and conducts electricity.
2
Any of the various ions (such as sodium or chloride) that regulate the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Electrolyte"

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Word	Definition
electrolyticnoun	Relating to electrolysis
fluidnoun	A liquid (as opposed to a solid or gas).
gelnoun	A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
wetnoun	Liquid or moisture.
ionic compoundnoun	(chemistry) A chemical compound consisting of cations and anions held together by electrostatic forces.
ionic solution	—
salt solution	—
ionic liquidnoun	(chemistry) any salt that has a relatively low melting point; they are used as solvents where water or traditional organic solvents cannot be used.
brinenoun	Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.
salinenoun	Containing salt; salty.
mineral saltnoun	A salt of a mineral acid.
electrolysisnoun	(chemistry) The chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.
electronoun	(uncountable, music) An electronic style of hip hop; electrofunk.
electrolyzernoun	A device that carries out electrolysis.
electropositive	having a positive electric charge
electrochemicalnoun	Any chemical material prepared electrochemically.
electrolysernoun	Alternative form of electrolyzer. [A device that carries out electrolysis.]
electrolyzationnoun	electrolysis
depolarizernoun	(chemistry) Any substance added to the electrolyte of a battery that produces hydrogen in order to combine with the liberated hydrogen and prevent the build-up of pressure.
electrolytic capacitornoun	(electronics) A capacitor that uses an electrolyte as one of its capacitative plates.