noun
- a soft, silver-white metallic chemical element that is the lightest of all metals
- a medication containing lithium compounds used to treat bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions
Usage: chemistry
Usage: medical
Examples
- Lithium is found in small amounts in rocks and seawater.
- The battery contains lithium-ion technology for longer life.
- Scientists use lithium in nuclear reactions and research.
- Her doctor prescribed lithium to help stabilize her mood swings.
- Lithium therapy requires regular blood tests to monitor levels.
- The periodic table shows lithium as element number three.
- Many rechargeable devices now use lithium-based batteries.