용액 상태에서 이온으로 해리되어 전류를 흐르게 하는 물질 또는 배터리 내부의 액체나 젤 형태의 물질.
A substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent, or a liquid or gel containing ions used in batteries.
예문:
"The battery failed because the electrolyte had leaked out of the protective casing."
"Sulfuric acid acts as the electrolyte in a standard lead-acid car battery."
혈액이나 체액 속에 존재하는 이온화된 무기질로, 체내 수분 조절 및 근육과 신경 기능에 필수적인 물질.
Essential minerals found in blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge and are vital for muscle and nerve function.
예문:
"Athletes often consume sports drinks to replenish electrolytes lost through heavy sweating."
"A severe imbalance of electrolytes in the blood can lead to heart palpitations or muscle cramps."