Definition & Meaning of "electrolyte"in English

Electrolyte

a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current

Grammatical Information

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Plural form

electrolytes

Examples

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a common electrolyte that dissociates into sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻) in solution.

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electrolytic

electrolyte

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