lithia

American  

[lith-ee-uh, lith-yuh] / ˈlɪθ i ə, ˈlɪθ yə /

noun

1. Chemistry. lithium oxide.

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lithia British  

/ ˈlɪθɪə /

noun

1. another name for lithium oxide

2. lithium present in mineral waters as lithium salts

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Etymology

Origin of lithia

First recorded in 1810–20; lithi(um) + -a ⁴

Example Sentences

The waters of Halcyon have high levels of lithia, known for its antidepressant properties, including the capacity to regenerate pathways in the brain, making these waters particularly suited for well-being.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

Even beer made with lithia water was available.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2014

Soda or lithia water may be taken either with or without milk.

From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce

The presence of lithia changes the yellow color to a shade of red.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

Thus Arfwedson discovered lithia by perceiving an excess of weight in the sulphate produced from a small portion of what he considered as magnesia present in a mineral he had analyzed.

From A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive by Mill, John Stuart