lithium

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Chemical element
Li Previous: helium (He)
Next: beryllium (Be)

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  • IPA: /ˈlɪθiəm/

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From Greek λίθος (lithos), stone).

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Singular
lithium

Plural
uncountable

lithium (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry) The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3.
  2. (pharmacology) Lithium carbonate or other preparations of lithium metal used to treat manic depression and bipolar disorders.

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lithium n.

  1. lithium
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