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

By its combination with lithia it still exhibits its characteristic color, while the latter presents likewise its peculiar tint.

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

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

From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce

A patient, dying of diseased heart, took fifteen grains of nitrate of lithia thirty-six hours before death, and a similar quantity six hours before death.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.