Substances that dissociate into two or more ions, to some extent, in water. Solutions of electrolytes thus conduct an electric current and can be decomposed by it (ELECTROLYSIS). (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
Synonyms: 0, Electrolyte, Electrolytes
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general or unspecified; prefer specifics; /ther use: consider also ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY see FLUID THERAPY
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