A chemical compound which when dissolved in water will carry an electrical current.
a substance which separates into ions when it is in the form of a solution. For example, sodium chloride solution contains free sodium and free chloride ions. The term electrolyte in medicine usually refers to the ion itself, e.g. the sodium ion.
electro-, electricity + -lyte, soluble] (n) ionized (carrying an electrical charge) salts in blood, tissue fluids and cells; so named because a solution containing electrolytes will conduct an electric current. Sodium, chloride (from common table salt) and potassium are examples of electrolytes.
A substance which dissociates into ions when dissolved. Because these ions are free to move about, an electrolyte solution conducts electricity.
Elektrolyytti Elektrolyytti A compound that when dissolved in solvent, dissociates into ions and is able to conduct electricity
The migration of ions, a substance or liquid that will conduct electrical currents.
A liquid conductor of electricity. In batteries, usualy H2SO4, sulfuric acid, but may be any number of things. Seawater is the most common electrolyte in the world - and by suspending a zinc and a steel sheet in it, you can get a little electricity.
Any solution that conducts an electrical current, such as a mixture of sulfuric acid and distilled water found in automotive batteries.
chemical substance found in the body, including calcium, potassium and sodium, that produces an electrical charge and is vital for maintaining good health
any compound that separates into ions when dissolved in water and that is able to conduct electricity
Electrolyte is a fluid, when electrolyte is mentioned in relation to a car battery it is a made up of a solution of (36%)Suphuric Acid and (64%)Distilled Water. Topping-up the electrolyte is adding distilled water, not tap water.
A solution which contains ions.
a normal substance in your body that conducts electricity. Electrolytes include calcium, chloride, phosphate, and potassium.
The name for the mixture of diluted sulfuric acid found in standard lead-acid vehicle batteries.
Ionized particles in blood, tissue fluids and cells including salts of sodium, potassium and chlorine.
compound that conducts an electric current in aqueous solution or in the molten state; all ionic compounds are electrolytes, but most covalent compounds are not.
Electrolytes are chemicals with a charge, and hence they respond an applied electrical current. They can be subdivided into anions and cations. Close this window
A water solution of salts used to replace or reinforce the normal salts of the blood.
The complementary component in a battery to the metallic components. Usually some sort of acid in liquid or paste form.
The chemical compound or solution that allows ions (electrically-charged particles) to be conducted between the electrodes of a battery. In the Nickel-cadmium battery, a solution of potassium hydroxide (KOH) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is utilized.
An ion solution that is an electrical conductior.
In automotive batteries, it is a sulphuric acid and water solution. It can be any solution (usually an acid) that will conduct electric current. The acid reacts with the battery plates (usually made of lead) to produce direct current (DC) electricity.
A substance that dissociates into ions in solution and thus become capable of conducting electricity, an ionic solute.
A substance which in solution conducts electric current.
Usually a liquid or paste that allows electrons to move easily through a cell.
A chemical compound that becomes an electrically conductive medium by electrically charging the different atoms.
In a lead-acid battery, the electrolyte is sulfuric acid diluted with water. The approximate volume proportion of sulfuric acid to water in a fully charged liquid electrolyte battery is 25% sulfuric acid and 75% water (1.265 specific gravity). A lead-acid battery may have a liquid, gelled, or immobilized electrolyte. The electrolyte is a conductor and plays a key role in the chemical reaction that produces the electricity required for the battery to supply energy.
a substance which ionizes in aqueous solution. Weak electrolytes are only slightly dissociated into ions in solution (acetic acid), and strong electrolytes are highly dissociated (HCl, NaCl). Strong electrolytes are good conductors of electricity, and conductance measurements are well correlated with electrolyte strength.
May be solid or liquid. Usually an aqueous salt solution that permits ionic conduction between the positive and negative electrodes
a solution that conducts electricity; "the proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health"
a chemical substance that conducts the current
a chemical that can conduct electricity, and is at the heart of the fuel cell
a chemical that, when dissolved in a suitable solvent, forms a medium that conducts an electric current
a conducting melt or solution of freely moving ions which carry the charge of the electric current
a conducting melt or solution of ions which carry the electric charge as part of the circuit
a conductor in which electric current is carried by the movement of ions that are not metallic
a fluid which has been prepared for use in an electrolysis process
a liquid substance which acts as a medium to conduct electricity
a liquid that will conduct electricity
a liquid which can carry an electric current through it
a liquid which conducts electricity by the movement of ions
a liquid you electroplate in
a material that conducts either a positive or negatively charged atom or molecule (called an ion) from one side of itself to the other
a medium through which charge transfer can take place by the movement of ions
a mineral, suspended in a colloidal conducting solution that is capable of carrying an electrical charge
an element or compound that, when dissolved or melted in water or other solvent, dissociates into ions and is able to conduct electric current
an ion in a solution of water which is capable of conduction electricity
an ion or a group of charged atoms which can carry such a current
a phase in which charge is carried by ions
a soluble substance which can conduct an electrical current and stimulate reactions in the body
a solution capable of conducting electrical current in the form of ionic flow
a solution containing an ionic compound
a solution that allows electric current to flow through because it contains ions
a substance composed of positive and negative ions that in solution is capable of conducting an electric current
a substance that conducts electricity when it is dissolved in water
a substance that dissociates into free ion s when dissolve d (or molten ), to produce an electrically conductive medium
a substance (usually a fluid ) which contains dissolved ions (electrically charged molecules or atoms ), making it electrically conductive , and which allow it to undergo electrolysis
a substance (usually a fluid ) which has movable ions (electrically charged molecules or atoms ) dissolved in it which make it electrically conductive , and which allow it to undergo electrolysis
a substance which dissociates into free ions An ion is an atom or group of atoms with a net electric charge
a substance which when dissolved in water conducts electricity
a substance whose molecules split into electrically charged particles or ions when melted or dissolved
a very important part of the battery
Soluble salts dissolved in the body's fluids. Electrolytes are the form in which most minerals circulate in the body. They are so named because the are capable of conducting electrical impulses.
Any conducting solution used for plating or anodizing baths.
A charged molecule (such as a sodium or potassium ion) that is present in body fluids.
A liquid carrying charged particles that are free to move, and that decomposes chemically when an electric current is passed through it.
Solute specie whose solutions conduct electricity.
The chemical solution (sulfuric acid) in a battery that conducts electricity and reacts with the plate materials.
A solution of sulfuric acid and water which conducts current through the movement of ions (charged particles in the electrolyte solution) between positive and negative plates. It supplies sulfate ions for reaction with the active material of both positive and negative plates.
An electrically conductive medium in which current flow is due to the movement of ions. In a lead- acid battery, the electrolyte is a solution of sulfuric acid and water.
in an SOFC fuel cell, material (often a ceramic) that acts as an ionic conductor in the solid state and at high temperatures (several hundred degrees) but not as an electronic conductor
liquid or solid compound enabling ionic conduction
a material that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts an electric current.
In a lead-acid battery, the electrolyte is sulfuric acid diluted with water. It is a conductor and is also a supplier of hydrogen and sulfate ions for the reaction.
mineral which conducts electricity when dissolved in water.
The medium in a fuel cell that provides the ion transport mechanism between the anode and the cathode necessary to sustain the electrochemical process. In a PEM fuel cell, the electrolyte allows the transport of positively charged hydrogen ions (protons) from the anode, where they are produced, to the cathode, where they react with oxygen molecules and electrons to produce water. search
A normally conductive liquid or gas.
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a substance which conducts electricity when in solution; for dietary purposes, this includes sodium, chloride and potassium
Soluble salts dissolved in the bodyâ€(tm)s fluids.
The fluid in most automotive batteries. Electrolyte is a solution of sulfuric acid and water.
The liquid solution in a battery that aids in the flow of electrons.
Solid or liquid medium permitting the movement of ions (electrically charged atoms or molecules). In the fuel cell, the electrolyte is situated between the anode and the cathode where it acts as a partition and ensures a controlled electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen.
A substance, which when either molten or dissolved in water, conducts an electric current.
The conducting fluid of electro-chemical devices; for lead-acid storage batteries it consists of about two parts of water to one of chemically pure sulphuric acid, by weight.
Conducts ions in the cell. Lead-Acid Batteries use sulfuric acid solution.
a molecule that separates into a cation and an anion when its dissolved in a solvent, usually water. For example, salt, NaCl separates into Na+ and Cl- in water: (see: anion, cation)
Electrically charged chemical particle, eg. certain salts.
The salts that the body requires in its fluids to function properly. They can conduct electricity, and therefore are essential in nerve, muscle, and heart function.
In a lead acid battery, it is a dilute solution of sulfuric acid ( SO 4) and water.
A liquid or gel type conductor of electricity that carries current by the movement of ions (instead of electrons) between the plates in batteries.
A substance that, when dissolved in water produces a solution that conducts electricity.
A chemical solution (usually sulfuric acid and water) that covers the positive and negative plates in the cells of an automotive storage battery, it reacts with the chemicals of the plates to produce voltage and current flow.
In lead acid industrial truck batteries the electrolyte is a mixture of sulfuric acid and water.
Found in humans and animals, electrolytes help to control fluid levels in the body, maintain normal levels of acid in the body, and help nerve cells communicate with one another.
A medium for ion transport, which, in the fuel cell, additionally keeps the reacting substances apart from one another. In the PEM (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell, a special plastic film – a polymer membrane – is used as the electrolyte.
A current-conducting solution inside the battery (consisting of water and sulphuric acid in the case of a car battery).
Substance that dissociates into ions when fused or in solution and thus becomes capable of conducting electricity, an ionic solute. Fluid and electrolyte disorders have many causes including water deficit, gastrointestinal losses (such as diarrhea), and excessive diuretic therapy (treaments to decrease urine secretion).
A substance that produces ions (particles with an electric charge) when dissolved in water. The resulting solution (which can also be referred to as an electrolyte) conducts electricity.
(ee-LEK-troh-lite) A substance that breaks up into ions (electrically charged particles) when it is dissolved in body fluids or water. Some examples of electrolytes are sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium. Electrolytes are primarily responsible for the movement of nutrients into cells and the movement of wastes out of cells.
Any of various ions, such as sodium, potassium, or chloride, required by cells to regulate the electric charge and flow of water across the cell membranes.
A nonmetallic (liquid or solid) conductor that carries current by the movement of ions (instead of electrons) with the liberation of matter at the electrodes of an electrochemical cell.
A substance that conducts charged ions from one electrode to the other in a fuel cell, battery, or electrolyzer.
a liquid, most often a solution, that will conduct current.
The liquid which provides ionic conductivity between the positive and negative electrodes.
liquid which allows electric current to pass through
an electrically charged element or compound (e.g., sodium, potassium) found in body fluids, tissues and cells. An imbalance of electrolytes can result from prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, and may lead to the disruption of many bodily processes, possibly resulting in muscle weakness, cramps or seizures.
A dissolved or fused substance capable of conducting an electric current, examples include the molten solution electrolyzed in an aluminum reduction cell, or the acid solution in a wet-cell battery.
A compound which in liquid state conducts electricity and is decomposed in doing so.
ionized salts in blood, tissue fluids and cells including salts of sodium and potassium.
The conductive medium through which ions move to carry current in an electrochemical cell.
A chemical compound which, when fused or dissolved in certain solvents, usually water, will conduct an electric current. All electrolytes in the fused state or in solution give rise to ions which conduct the electric current.
A nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions.
A caustic material found in batteries.
Any compound that, when in solution, can conduct electrical impulses. Potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, sulfate, and chloride are the common electrolytes in the human body.
An electrically conductive fused salt or a solution where the charge is carried by ionic movement.
An elctrically conductive medium, in which current flow is due to the movement of ions. In a lead-acid battery, the electrolyte is a solution of sulfuric acid. In other batteries, the electrolyte may be very different.
A conductive medium in which the flow of electricity takes place; this is the liquid found inside storage batteries.
( 1) A chemical substance or mixture, usually liquid, containing ions that migrate in an electric field. (2) A chemical compound or mixture of compounds which when molten or in solution will conduct an electric current.
A conducting medium in which the flow of current is accompanied by movement of matter. A substance that is capable of forming a conducting liquid medium when dissolved or melted.
A chemical compound that conducts ions from one electrode to the other inside a fuel cell.
Also known as battery acid. Usually a fluid within the cell that allows ion movement between the electrodes
any of a number of substances that dissociate into ions in solution and are important to biological functioning. Common electrolytes found in blood are sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and phosphate.
The medium of ion transfer, necessary to sustain the electrochemical process, between anode and cathode within the fuel cell. Usually liquid or paste which is either acidic or basic. Also insulates against electron transfer. In a PEM fuel cell, the electrolyte allows the transport of positively charged hydrogen ions (protons) from the anode, where they are produced, to the cathode where they react with oxygen molecules and electrons to produce water.
The medium that provides the ION transport mechanism between the positive and negative electrodes of a cell/battery.
A solution of water and sulfuric acid used to activate the battery. Electrolyte is extremely corrosive.
The fluid in batteries (sulfuric acid & distilled water) as the transport medium for positively and negatively charged ions.
Substance that ionizes in water solution.
Any substance which, when in solution will conduct an electric current. Acids, bases, and salts are common electrolytes.
A substance that dissociates into ions in solution thereby becoming electrically conductive.
A current-conducting solution between the electrodes of a capacitor used to replenish the dielectric in an aluminum electrolytic capacitor.
A salt that dissolves in water and conducts ions. Sodium, potassium and calcium are examples.
A solution which conducts electricity. Passage of current is accompanied by liberation or consumption of matter at the electrodes. Also, a substance, as an acid, base, or salt, that becomes such a conductor when dissolved in a suitable solvent, or fused. The current is carried by charged particles (ions).
A solution of ions that is capable of conducting electricity. Measuring the levels of electrolytes such a sodium, chloride, potassium, and bicarbonate in the body can indicate whether the kidneys, heart, and other organs are functioning normally.
A solution through which an electric current may be carried by the motion of ions.
a gel or liquid used to allow electrical potential to be measured from the body surface, using a metallic device. The electrolyte actually conducts the electrical signal from the skin surface to the electrode surface.
A substance that will dissociate into ions in solution and acquire the capacity to conduct electricity. The electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and phosphate. Informally, called lytes. (The clue to the word electrolyte is in the lyte which comes from the Greek lytos meaning that may be dissolved.)
Chemical substance with an available electron in its atomic structure that can transmit electrical impulses when dissolved in fluids.
The mixture of sulfuric acid and water that's found in the battery used to produce electricity.
An electrolyte is a substance which carries electrical current by the migration of ions. Together with the external connections of a fuel cell, this allows the creation of an electrical circuit.
A substance whose aqueous solutions conduct electricity.
An electrolyte is a solution, such as sodium chloride, that produces ions (an ion is an atom or group of atoms that conduct electricity). Electrolytes are necessary at appropriate levels for normal bodily functioning. When electrolyte levels become diminished they can be corrected by administering the appropriate substance by mouth or by intravenous drip.
Bodily fluid that contains electrically charged ions.
A non-metallic conductor of electricity in which current is carried by the movement of ions.
Ion needed by cell: any ion in cells, blood, or other organic material. Electrolytes help to control fluid levels in the body, maintain normal pH levels, and ensure the correct electric potential between nerve cells that enables the transmission of nerve signals.
Generally refers to the dissolved form of a mineral such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, chlorine, etc.
a solution that conducts electricity because the solute is ionized.
The name for the mixture of diluted sulfuric acid found in lead acid car batteries, and in some capacitors.
A substance that, when dissolved in water, conducts an electric current. Electrolytes, which include acids, bases, and salts, usually dissociate into ions carrying either a positive charge or negative charge.
a substance that, when in a solution, conducts an electric current.
A substance that produces either (1) a conducting ionic melt when fused, or (2) a conducting ionic solution when dissolved in certain solvents (most often water). All acids, bases and salts are electrolytes.
A chemical compound that ionizes when dissolved or molten to produce an electrically conductive medium. A conducting solution or molten salt is a type of electrolyte.
1. A substance which when dissolved in water separates into two or more ions which can carry an electric current. 2. A nonmetallic substance which can carry an electric current by movement of ions instead of electrons.
A charged ion capable of conducting electrical current when in solutions.
A substance that dissociates into 2 or more oppositely charged ions in water. Electrolytic solutions conduct electricity because the charged ions can carry electrons in water.
A material, usually a liquid or paste, that will conduct an electric current.
is a solution that is able to conduct electric current. Electrolytes contain charged particles, or ions, which allow a free flow of current from one terminal through a solution to the other terminal.
A substance that dissociates into ions when in solution and conducts electricity. In hazardous materials usually any of several minerals lost due to perspiration during an incident.
Electrically conductive fluid or substance.
substance in solution that conducts an electrical current
A solution of a compound that dissociates into ions and can conduct electricity. Electrolytes affect the movement of substances between body fluids and tissues, and are crucial for normal function and metabolism. In many illnesses, monitoring proper balance among the most important ones is vital. Calcium and potassium, for example, are necessary for cardiac and skeletal contractions and relaxations, and sodium is essential for fluid balance. An electrolyte imbalance can be caused by disease conditions or medications. Electrolytes also are used as electrical conductors in electrophoretic test methods.
A nonmetallic substance that carries an electric current, or a substance which, when dissolved in water, separates into ions which can carry an electric current.
1. A nonmetallic substance which can carry an electric current by movement of ions instead of electrons. 2. A substance which, when dissolved in water, separates into two or more ions which can carry an electric current. (See conductance, ionization.)
An element or compound that, when melted or dissolved in water or other solvent, breaks up into ions and is able to carry an electric current.
The chemical providing the ion transport mechanism between the positive and negative electrodes of a cell.
Electrically conducting liquid (wet) or paste (dry)
An electrolyte is a substance containing free ions that behaves as an electrically conductive medium. Because they generally consist of ions in solution, electrolytes are also known as ionic solutions, but molten electrolytes and solid electrolytes are also possible. They are sometimes referred to in abbreviated jargon as lytes.