Meaning
electrolyte
- A chemical substance that conducts electricity when dissolved, essential for bodily hydration.
In a sentence
Dopo la maratona è fondamentale reintegrare ogni elettrolito perso.
After the marathon, it is essential to replenish every electrolyte lost.
Le bevande sportive contengono elettroliti utili a prevenire i crampi.
Sports drinks contain electrolytes helpful for preventing cramps.
L'analisi del sangue ha mostrato un leggero squilibrio di elettroliti.
The blood test showed a slight electrolyte imbalance.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| elettrolito | masculine · singular |
| elettroliti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The variant 'elettrolita' (plural 'elettroliti') is also widely used, especially in physiology.