[ ɪ'lɛktrəlʌɪt ]
■ noun
1》 a liquid or gel which contains ions and can be decomposed by electrolysis, e.g. that present in a battery.
2》 Physiology the ionic constituents of cells, blood, etc.
Origin
C19: from electro- + Gk lutos 'released' (from luein 'loosen').