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- [lith-ee-uh m]
- /ˈlɪθ i əm/
- /ˈlɪθ.i.əm/
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- [lith-ee-uh m]
- /ˈlɪθ i əm/
Definitions of lithium word
- noun lithium Chemistry. a soft, silver-white metallic element, the lightest of all metals, occurring combined in certain minerals. Symbol: Li; atomic weight: 6.939; atomic number: 3; specific gravity: 0.53 at 20°C. 1
- noun lithium Pharmacology. the substance in its carbonate or citrate form used in the treatment or prophylaxis of bipolar disorder or mania. 1
- noun lithium The chemical element of atomic number 3, a soft silver-white metal. It is the lightest of the alkali metals. 1
- noun lithium chemical element 1
- noun lithium psychoactive drug 1
- noun lithium a soft silvery element of the alkali metal series: the lightest known metal, used as an alloy hardener, as a reducing agent, and in batteries. Symbol: Li; atomic no: 3; atomic wt: 6.941; valency: 1; relative density: 0.534; melting pt: 180.6°C; boiling pt: 1342°C 0
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Origin of lithium
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1810-20; See origin at lith-, -ium
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Parts of speech for Lithium
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lithium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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