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A substance that, in solution or when molten, ionizes and conducts electricity.

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Any of the various ions (such as sodium or chloride) that regulate the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes.

Furthermore his electrochemical investigations, and particularly his discovery of the important law of electrolysis, that the movement of a certain quantity of electricity through an electrolyte is always accompanied by the transfer of a certain definite quantity of matter from one electrode to another and the liberation at these electrodes of an equivalent weight of the ions, gave foundation for the idea of a definite atomic charge of electricity.

The opposite parts of an electrolyte, which work their way through the liquid under the action of the electric forces, were named by Faraday the ions - the travellers.

Borchers also used an externally heated metal vessel as the cathode; it is provided with a supporting collar or flange a little below the top, so that the upper part of the vessel is exposed to the cooling influence of the air, in order that a crust of solidified salt may there be formed, and so prevent the creeping of the electrolyte over the top. The carbon anode passes through the cover of a porcelain cylinder, open at the bottom, and provided with a side-tube at the top to remove the chlorine formed during electrolysis.

In the 7th series (1834) he defines a number of new terms, such as electrolyte, electrolysis, anode and cathode, &c., in connexion with electrolytic phenomena, which were immediately adopted into the vocabulary of science.

The osmotic pressure of an electrolyte consisting of two ions is double that of a non-electrolyte.

The bath is heated internally with the current rather than by means of external fuel, because this arrangement permits the vessel itself to be kept comparatively cool; if it were fired from without, it would be hotter than the electrolyte, and no material suitable for the construction of the cell is competent to withstand the attack of nascent aluminium at high temperatures.

The electrodes need to be in contact with this solid electrolyte.

A third class of electric wave detector depends upon the power of electric oscillations to annul the electrolytic polarization of electrodes of small surface immersed in an electrolyte.

When the passage of an electric current through a substance is accompanied by definite chemical changes which are independent of the heating effects of the current, the process is known as electrolysis, and the substance is called an electrolyte.

This salt is a colourless crystalline substance of composition CH30 C6H4 N2 CN HCN 2H20, and has the properties of a metallic salt; it is very soluble in water and its solution is an electrolyte, whereas the solutions of the synand anticompounds are not electrolytes.

A study of the products of decomposition does not necessarily lead directly to a knowledge of the ions actually employed in carrying the current through the electrolyte.

The phenomena of polarization are thus seen to be due to the changes of surface produced, and are correlated with the differences of potential which exist at any surface of separation between a metal and an electrolyte.

Aluminium is so light that it is a matter requiring some ingenuity to select a convenient solvent through which it shall sink quickly, for if it does not sink, it short-circuits the electrolyte.

On standing, the solution usually gelatinizes, a process accelerated by the addition of an electrolyte.

The analogous reversible heat effects which occur at the junction of a metal and an electrolyte were also investigated by Jahn, but he did not succeed in obtaining so complete an agreement with theory in this case.

It is probable that the action depends upon the presence of iron, oxygen and water, and some acid which makes the water an electrolyte.

However the electrolyte is potassium hydroxide, which is very conductive, resulting in low internal impedance for the cell.

A low residue diet and correction of fluid and electrolyte disturbances will be necessary.

The electrical conducting solution or melt of ions is called the electrolyte.

The protons are transported through the proton conducting electrolyte to the cathode.

Metal atoms of a metal electrode can also be oxidized to form positive metal ions which pass into the liquid electrolyte.

Low temperature cells The proton exchange membrane (a.k.a. polymer electrolyte membrane) fuel cell uses a polymeric electrolyte.

This forms the basis for improved interpretation of plasma electrolyte status and thereby health and welfare of birds.

Anyway, my blood pressure is bang on, but my blood electrolyte levels are up (whatever that means ).

She will not see their eroding tooth enamel, or their ulcers, the dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.

They use nickel and cadmium as electrodes and aqueous potassium hydroxide as electrolyte.

I mean, there should be blood, fluid, electrolyte imbalances.

Care was required when doing this, as the liquid electrolyte contained caustic potash which would attack the hands or clothes.

C. Signs of dehydration such as poor skin turgor, serum electrolyte imbalance, increased weakness, or fatigue.

From these and other considerations it is obvious that (I) the electrolyte must be such as will freely dissolve the metal to be refined; (2) the electrolyte must be able to dissolve the major portion of the anode, otherwise the mass of insoluble matter on the outer layer will prevent access of electrolyte to the core, which will thus escape refining; (3) the electrolyte should, if possible, be incapable of dissolving metals more electro-negative than that to be refined; (4) the proportion of soluble electro-positive impurities must not be excessive, or these substances will accumulate too rapidly in the solution and necessitate its frequent purification; (5) the current density must be so adjusted to the strength of the solution and to other conditions that no relatively electro-positive metal is deposited, and that the cathode deposit is physically suitable for subsequent treatment; (6) the current density should be as high as is consistent with the production of a pure and sound deposit, without undue expense of voltage, so that the operation may be rapid and the "turnover" large; (7) the electrolyte should be as good a conductor of electricity as possible, and should not, ordinarily, be altered chemically by exposure to air; and (8) the use of porous partitions should be avoided, as they increase the resistance and usually require frequent renewal.

The electrolyte is gold chloride (2.5-3 parts of pure gold per loo of solution) mixed with from 2 to 6% of the strongest hydrochloric acid to render the gold anodes readily soluble, which they are not in the neutral chloride solution.

The electrolyte commonly contains about a lb of copper sulphate and a lb of strong sulphuric acid per gallon, and is worked with a current density of about ro amperes per sq.

C. Graham in England have patented processes by which jets of the electrolyte are caused to impinge with considerable force upon the surface of the cathode, so that the renewal of the liquid at this point takes place very rapidly, and current-densities per sq.

Electrolytic methods, in which a solution of antimony sulphide in sodium sulphide is used as the electrolyte, have been proposed (see German Patent 67973, and also Borcher's Electro-Metallurgie), but do not yet appear to have been used on the large scale.

Conventional batteries have chambers holding metal plates in an acidic electrolyte solution and require regular maintenance.

Short trips mean that the alternator doesn't have much time to recharge the battery while high temperatures can play havoc with the electrolyte solution and components of the battery.

Also, because the electrolyte solution can freeze, which could crack the battery case, the battery should be kept in a place that is always above freezing.

Mineral water is full of salts that will help replenish your electrolyte balance.

In hot weather, a healthy body will lose enough water to cool the body while creating the lowest level of electrolyte imbalance.

Chronic use of laxatives may result in fluid and electrolyte imbalances, steatorrhea, osteomalacia, diarrhea, cathartic colon, and liver disease.

The most frequent causes of death associated with anorexia are starvation, electrolyte imbalance, heart failure, and suicide.

Electrolyte and fluid replacement solutions are available over the counter in food and drug stores.

Several balanced electrolyte rehydration solutions are available.

Fluids such as water, breast milk or formula (if applicable), electrolyte replacement drinks, diluted juice, or clear broths should be encouraged.

Intravenous rehydration is used to restore the fluid and electrolyte balance of the body due to illness, surgery, or accident.

Sodium-An element; sodium is the most common electrolyte found in animal blood serum.

The affected child should be encouraged to drink fluids such as water, breast milk or formula (if applicable), electrolyte replacement drinks, or clear broths.

Fluid imbalances upset the balance of specific essential chemicals (electrolytes) in the blood, which can cause complications such as irregular heartbeat and, without correction of the electrolyte imbalance, shock.

Electrolyte solutions may be given intravenously to restore electrolyte balance.

Dehydration can upset the body's electrolyte balance, leading to potentially life-threatening problems such as heart beat abnormalities (arrhythmia).