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electrolyte

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Chemistry
e·lec·tro·lyte /ɪˈlektrəlaɪt/ noun [countable] technical  HCa liquid that allows electricity to pass through it 电解液
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electrolyteNet absorption of water and electrolytes was calculated using standard formulas.Cholera toxin reduced absorption of water and electrolytes progressively over four hours and induced secretion in a dose dependent fashion.The decreased secretion of aldosterone will affect body electrolyte balance and extracellular fluid volume.Even sports drinks may not contain enough electrolytes -- or the body may not absorb them well enough -- to prevent problems.Are the electrolyte levels consistent with this? 3.Whether these are actually present is then determined by considering the electrolytes and arterial blood gas measurement.A porous polymer membrane bag seals the electrolyte, allowing water vapour, but not the acid solution, to pass.Many of the birds are being hydrated with electrolytes via a catheter and kept warm on heating pads to treat hypothermia.
Origin electrolyte (1800-1900) electro- + Greek lytos untied
e·lec·tro·lyte nounChineseSyllable
liquid that a to Corpus pass allows it through electricity


electrolyte
electrolyte /ɪˈlektrəlaɪt/ noun [countable] technical
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: electro- + Greek lytos 'untied'
a liquid that allows electricity to pass through it


elec·tro·lyteBrE /ɪˈlektrəlaɪt/ 🔊NAmE /ɪˈlektrəlaɪt/ 🔊 noun (chemistry 化学) a liquid that an electric current can pass through, especially in an electric cell or battery 电解液;电解质 elec·tro·ly·tic BrE /ɪˌlektrəˈlɪtɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ɪˌlektrəˈlɪtɪk/ 🔊 adjective