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lithium
[ lith-ee-uhm ]
noun
- Chemistry. a soft, silver-white metallic element, the lightest of all metals, occurring combined in certain minerals. : Li; : 6.939; : 3; : 0.53 at 20°C.
- Pharmacology. the substance in its carbonate or citrate form used in the treatment or prophylaxis of bipolar disorder or mania.
lithium
/ ˈɪθɪə /
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
/ ĭٳ′ŧ-ə /
- A soft, silvery metallic element of the alkali group that occurs in small amounts in some minerals. It is the lightest of all metals and is highly reactive. Lithium is used to make alloys, batteries, glass for large telescopes, and ceramics. Atomic number 3; atomic weight 6.941; melting point 179°C; boiling point 1,317°C; specific gravity 0.534; valence 1.
- See Periodic Table
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lithium1
Example Sentences
All lithium-ion batteries work roughly the same way: Cells are clustered inside the battery casing, and lithium ions move between the electrodes in each cell, generating an electric current.
China has a central role in refining many vital metals for industry, from copper and lithium to rare earths.
Trump’s 55-page proposal calls for a U.S.-controlled investment fund to develop Ukraine’s resources, including minerals such as lithium and titanium that are essential for electric cars and other products based on modern technology.
Another mineral that China imports from DR Congo is cobalt, which is crucial for the lithium battery industry.
Within two decades they will make up almost 90% of the demand for lithium, 70% of the demand for cobalt, and 40% for rare earths, according to the International Energy Agency.
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