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electrolyte

noun/ɪˈlɛktrəlaɪt/

B2CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

A mineral in body fluids, such as sodium or potassium, that carries an electrical charge and regulates key functions.

We monitored his electrolyte levels closely during the first days of feeding.

Topic: Dietetics & nutrition in Medical English

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