Electrolytes

Substances that dissociate into two or more ions, to some extent, in water. Solutions of electrolytes thus conduct an electric current and can be decomposed by it (ELECTROLYSIS). (Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

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Tree Number(s): D01.248

MeSH Unique ID: D004573

Entry Terms:

• Electrolyte

See Also:

• Fluid Therapy
• Water-Electrolyte Balance
• Water-Electrolyte Imbalance

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Inorganic Chemicals
Electrolytes
Ions
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Polyelectrolytes