electrolyte
noun/ɪˈlɛktrəˌlaɪt/
Frequency rank: #12,117 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water, essential for bodily functions such as nerve and muscle activity.
Example sentence
After running the marathon, she drank sports drinks to replenish her electrolyte levels.
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