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electrolyte
CIDE DICTIONARY
electrolyte, n. [Electro- + Gr. a dissoluble: cf. F. électrolyte.].
A compound decomposable, or subjected to decomposition, by an electric current.
OXFORD DICTIONARY
electrolyte, n.
1 a substance which conducts electricity when molten or in solution, esp. in an electric cell or battery.
2 a solution of this.
1 a substance which conducts electricity when molten or in solution, esp. in an electric cell or battery.
2 a solution of this.
Etymology
ELECTRO- + Gk lutos released f. luo loosen
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