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.
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.
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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