electrolyte balance
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- noun
- /ɪˈlɛktrəˌlaɪt ˈbæl.əns/
- Specialized
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equilibrio electrolítico
- To avoid heat-related illnesses, it's crucial to monitor your electrolyte balance when exercising in the sun.
Examples
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Sodium and potassium were present in relatively good quantity in MLP and MSP and would be helpful in the transmission of nerve impulses and electrolyte balance.
Academic text (2015) -
This will help restore electrolyte balance and feel good on the tummy.
Blog text (15) -
The test is requested for a number of reasons and may form part of routine screening to assess kidney function or electrolyte balance.
Academic text (2012) -
They drank water as well as the electrolyte balance was on point right Then they were sleeping better or improving their sleep.
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The kidneys can effectively maintain the electrolyte balance by excreting less if levels are low, or excreting more if levels are too high.
Academic text (2012) -
I was nervous about giving Curious fluids; aquatic creatures have a very delicate fluid and electrolyte balance.
Fiction book (1998) -
Athletes need to hydrate properly to maintain their electrolyte balance during intense workouts.
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Dehydration can cause an imbalance in electrolyte balance, leading to cramps and fatigue.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'electrolyte' (ions in the body) combined with 'balance' (proper proportion) yields 'balance of electrolytes' — i.e., proper concentrations for health. This noun+noun construction is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common compositional pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
Electrolyte balance paints a simple picture: tiny 'charged' particles called electrolytes act like little batteries in your body and must be kept in the right amounts, the balance. So, 'electrolyte balance' means keeping those salts at proper levels so the body works well.