lithia
Americannoun
noun
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another name for lithium oxide
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lithium present in mineral waters as lithium salts
Etymology
Origin of lithia
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
One of the springs gives off carbonic acid gas and another contains a considerable proportion of lithia salts.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" by Various
Of these cæsia and rubidia are rare, and lithia comparatively so.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
On extracting the residue with water, the lithia dissolves out and is determined in the filtrate.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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