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litio

lithium

noun LEE-tyoh Rare

Origin: Greek lithos (stone) — discovered in minerals

Usage Note

Litio is the chemical element lithium (Li, atomic number 3). It is vital in baterías de litio (lithium batteries) that power modern electronics and electric vehicles. In medicine, lithium salts are used as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder. The word is also used informally in some countries to mean a mood-stabilizing drug in general.

Examples

"Las baterías de litio duran muchas horas."

Natural Translation

Lithium batteries last many hours.

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