1 Sodium (Na+) : Sodium is a vital electrolyte for muscle function, neuron function, blood pressure regulation, and blood volume regulation. 2  Over 99% of the sodium ions passing through the kidneys are reabsorbed into the blood from tubular filtrate.
splice (plural splices) (nautical) A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together. (electrical) The electrical and mechanical connection between two pieces of wire or cable. (cricket) That part of a bat where the handle joins the blade. Bonding or joining of overlapping materials.
splutter (third-person singular simple present splutters, present participle spluttering, simple past and past participle spluttered) 1  To sputter. 2  To spray droplets while speaking. 3  To speak hurriedly and confusedly.  To perform to a substandard level.