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lithium
[lith-ee-uhm]
noun
Chemistry., a soft, silver-white metallic element, the lightest of all metals, occurring combined in certain minerals. Li; 6.939; 3; 0.53 at 20°C.
Pharmacology., the substance in its carbonate or citrate form used in the treatment or prophylaxis of bipolar disorder or mania.
lithium
/ ˈlɪθɪəm /
noun
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
lithium
A soft, silvery metallic element of the alkali group that occurs in small amounts in some minerals. It is the lightest of all metals and is highly reactive. Lithium is used to make alloys, batteries, glass for large telescopes, and ceramics. Atomic number 3; atomic weight 6.941; melting point 179°C; boiling point 1,317°C; specific gravity 0.534; valence 1.
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Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of lithium1
Example Sentences
In July, US officials visited Mali to discuss counterterrorism cooperation and economic partnerships, including potential access to Mali's gold and lithium reserves.
More set up shop in recent years to refine lithium for electric-vehicle batteries and crank out plastic pellets.
On Thursday, Beijing also said it would require licenses for exports of certain lithium batteries and some equipment and materials used to make them.
Alongside copper, lithium and steel, it is one of the four key metals needed for the transition to new energy sources, according to BloombergNEF.
Rare earths and other critical minerals such as lithium are vital to a host of industries, including electric vehicles, consumer electronics and defense.
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