Definition of "electrolyte" in English

noun

1. (chemistry) A substance that, in solution or when molten, ionizes and conducts electricity.

2. (chemistry) A solution containing such substances, which therefore also conducts electricity.

   • Some modern lead-acid batteries are sealed because they never need to have any electrolyte added during their service life.

3. (chemistry, often) Any of the various ions in such a solution, or (metonymically) their concentration therein.