lithia

American

[lith-ee-uh, lith-yuh] / ˈlɪθ i ə, ˈlɪθ yə /

noun

Chemistry. lithium oxide.

lithia British

/ ˈlɪθɪə /

noun

another name for lithium oxide
lithium present in mineral waters as lithium salts

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Etymology

Origin of lithia

First recorded in 1810–20; lithi(um) + -a ⁴

Example Sentences

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The waters of Halcyon have high levels of lithia, known for its antidepressant properties, including the capacity to regenerate pathways in the brain, making these waters particularly suited for well-being.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

Even beer made with lithia water was available.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2014

For the lumbago, give him at least two quarts of lithia water to drink each day.

From Born Again by Lawson, Alfred

The presence of lithia changes the yellow color to a shade of red.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

Katalysine Spring in the vicinity was once a well-known summer resort; its waters contain lithia in solution.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various

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