lithium

Definition of Lithium in English :

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Noun

1. atomic number 3, li, lithium

a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals

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Lithium

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noun

a soft silvery element of the alkali metal series: the lightest known metal, used as an alloy hardener, as a reducing agent, and in batteries. Symbol: Li; atomic no: 3; atomic wt: 6.941; valency: 1; relative density: 0.534; melting pt: 180.6°C; boiling pt: 1342°C

Lithium

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noun

1.

a soft, silver-white, metallic chemical element, one of the alkali metals and the lightest known metal: used in thermonuclear explosives, in metallurgy, etc.: symbol, Li; at. no., 3

see the periodic table of elements in the Reference Supplement

2. Informal

any of various antidepressants containing lithium, esp. lithium carbonate

Lithium

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n. Symbol Li

1. A soft, silvery, highly reactive element that is an alkali metal and is used as a heat transfer medium, in thermonuclear weapons, and in batteries, lubricants, various alloys, ceramics, and optical glass. Atomic number 3; atomic weight 6.941; melting point 180.5°C; boiling point 1,342°C; specific gravity 0.534; valence 1. See Periodic Table.

2. Any of several salts of lithium, especially lithium carbonate.

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