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lithium
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ˈlitju/lí·ti·o
Definition
1A metallic chemical element, symbol Li, atomic number 3, belonging to the alkali metal group. It is the lightest metal and is used in batteries, metal alloys, and medicine.
Usage examples
“Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in portable electronics.”
“Lithium carbonate is prescribed as a mood stabilizer.”
Common combinations
lithium batterylithium ionlithium carbonate