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lithia

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

noun

  1. Chemistry. lithium oxide.


lithia British  
/ ˈlɪθɪə /

noun

  1. another name for lithium oxide

  2. lithium present in mineral waters as lithium salts

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of lithia

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

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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

Gerolstein is celebrated for its lithia waters, which are largely exported.

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

That’s twice to-day I’ve had to tell you I can’t drink anything but lithia.

From Young Wallingford by George Randolph Chester

The separation of lithia from magnesia is not given by the usual authorities.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

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