电解质

電解質

diànjiězhì

noun #20,585

Meanings

1 electrolyte
2 a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved

Characters

to dissolve / to separate / to solve

substance / matter / quality

Examples

运动后要补充电解质，防止脱水。

Yùndòng hòu yào bǔchōng diànjiězhì, fángzhǐ tuōshuǐ.

After exercise, replenish electrolytes to prevent dehydration.

盐是一种电解质。

Yán shì yī zhǒng diànjiězhì.

Salt is an electrolyte.

Tips

memory

Break it down: 电 (electricity) + 解 (to dissolve/separate) + 质 (substance). An electrolyte is literally an 'electricity-dissolving substance' — one that separates into ions when dissolved, allowing current to flow.

Stroke Order

电 diàn

解 jiě

质 zhì