electrolyte ion
nounUK /ɪˈlɛktrəlaɪt ˈaɪən/
US /ɪˈlɛktrəlaɪt ˈaɪən/
A tiny charged particle in your body that helps carry electricity and keeps you healthy.
When you sweat a lot, you lose electrolyte ions like sodium and potassium.
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2. An ion in a solution that lets electricity flow through it.
Salt water conducts electricity because of the electrolyte ions in it.
3. A mineral particle in sports drinks that helps your muscles work.
The drink is full of electrolyte ions to help runners recover.
4. A charged atom or molecule formed when a salt dissolves in water.
The battery works because electrolyte ions move between the two plates.