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lithium

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɪθiəm/

lithium means: A very light, soft, silver metal used in batteries.

noun

METALB2

A very light, soft, silver metal used in batteries.

  • This battery contains lithium.
  • Lithium reacts strongly with water.
  • Demand for lithium has risen with electric car sales.

Common phrases: lithium battery, lithium metal, lithium deposits

MOOD MEDICINEC1

A medicine used to control extreme changes in mood, especially in people with bipolar disorder.

  • Her doctor prescribed lithium.
  • He has been taking lithium for several years.
  • Regular blood tests check her lithium levels.

Common phrases: take lithium, lithium treatment, lithium levels

Questions about lithium

What does lithium mean?

A very light, soft, silver metal used in batteries.

What is lithium in other languages?

Türkçe: lityum · Español: litio · Français: lithium · Deutsch: Lithium · Italiano: litio · 日本語: リチウム

How do you pronounce lithium?

It is pronounced /ˈlɪθiəm/.

How do you use lithium in a sentence?

This battery contains lithium. Lithium reacts strongly with water.

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