lithium
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[edit] English
| Chemical element | |
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| Li | Previous: helium (He) |
| Next: beryllium (Be) | |
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- IPA: /ˈlɪθiəm/
[edit] Etymology
From Greek λίθος (lithos), “‘stone’”).
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lithium (uncountable)
- (chemistry) The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3.
- (pharmacology) Lithium carbonate or other preparations of lithium metal used to treat manic depression and bipolar disorders.
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chemical element
treatment for mental disorders
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lithium n.

