electrolyte drink

Mineral-replenishing liquid

An electrolyte drink is a beverage containing dissolved minerals—sodium, potassium, magnesium—that help maintain fluid balance in the body.

Athletes drink them to replace what's lost through sweat; they're also used during illness to prevent dehydration: I grabbed an electrolyte drink after my run.

Gatorade and Pedialyte are common examples.

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sweat · sodium · potassium · replenish · workout · thirst · quench · athlete · marathon · recovery · muscle cramps · cramps · minerals · neon · salty · glucose · sugar free · bottle

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mineral/electrolyte content

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Unadorned drinking liquid

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hydration functionality

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Intoxicating hydroxyl compound

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health/performance purpose

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Carbonated soft drink

soft drink · cola · milkshake · slushie · fruit punch

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G