Definition: Substances that dissociate into two or more ions, to some extent, in water. Solutions of electrolytes thus conduct an electric current and can be decomposed by it (ELECTROLYSIS). (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
GEN: prefer specifics but use for more than three; /ther use: consider also ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY see FLUID THERAPY
Golytely [ Colyte,Isocolan ] electrolyte solution for gut lavage with sodium sulfate as predominant salt & polyethylene glycol as additional osmotic agent; also contains sodium chloride, potassium chloride & sodium bicarbonate
