electrolyte

🇺🇸 /ɪˈlektrəlaɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈlektrəlaɪt/
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A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water or in a molten state.

Sports drinks are rich in electrolytes, which help replenish the minerals lost through sweat during exercise.

translation

n. A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water or in a molten state.

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Plural electrolytes