electrolyte
der Elektrolyt, die Elektrolyte
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electrolyte
A substance that conducts electric current in aqueous solution or as a molten substance because it breaks down into mobile ions.
Kochsalz ist ein Elektrolyt, wenn es in Wasser gelöst ist.
Table salt is an electrolyte when it is dissolved in water.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Elektrolyte |
| genitive | des Elektrolyts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Elektrolyt | die Elektrolyte die Elektrolyten |
| accusative | den Elektrolyt den Elektrolyten | die Elektrolyte die Elektrolyten |
| dative | dem Elektrolyt | den Elektrolyten |
| genitive | des Elektrolyts des Elektrolyten | der Elektrolyte der Elektrolyten |
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'Elektrolyt' (electrolyte) is primarily a technical term from chemistry, physics, and medicine. In everyday life, the word is especially common in texts about bodily fluids, sports, or medical treatment.
Der Arzt kontrollierte die Elektrolyte im Blut des Patienten.
The doctor checked the patient's electrolytes in their blood.
Common collocations include 'starker Elektrolyt' (strong electrolyte), 'schwacher Elektrolyt' (weak electrolyte), 'Elektrolytlösung' (electrolyte solution), and 'elektrische Leitfähigkeit eines Elektrolyten' (electrical conductivity of an electrolyte). These expressions are usually found in chemical or medical texts.
Die elektrische Leitfähigkeit eines Elektrolyten hängt von der Zahl der beweglichen Ionen ab.
The electrical conductivity of an electrolyte depends on the number of mobile ions.
When words such as 'Blut' (blood), 'Schweiß' (sweat), 'Mineralstoffe' (minerals), or 'Flüssigkeit' (fluid) appear nearby, the text is often about electrolytes in the human body. In a laboratory or chemistry context, words such as 'Lösung' (solution), 'Schmelze' (molten substance), or 'Ionen' (ions) point to the technical scientific usage.
Nach dem langen Lauf nahm sie ein Getränk mit wichtigen Elektrolyten zu sich.
After the long run, she had a drink containing important electrolytes.
