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

We use fluorspar mixed with bisulphate of potassa as a test for lithia and boracic acid in complicated compounds.

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

That’s twice to-day I’ve had to tell you I can’t drink anything but lithia.

From Young Wallingford by Chester, George Randolph

There are sulphur, lithia and other springs near the city, and an ostrich farm and an alligator farm in the suburbs.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various