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
The presence of lithia in this green mineral suggested the inappropriate name of lithia emerald, by which it is sometimes known.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
Thus Arfwedson discovered lithia by perceiving an excess of weight in the sulphate produced from a small portion of what he considered as magnesia present in a mineral he had analysed.
From A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive (Vol. 1 of 2) by Mill, John Stuart
More benefit, however, appears to be derived from potassium iodide, guaiacum, the alkalis potash and lithia, and from the administration of aspirin and sodium salicylate.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various
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