Lithium

usgb/ˈlɪθiəm/
noun

Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal. It is the lightest metal on the periodic table.

Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in portable electronics.
Visual representation of "lithium" - Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal. It is the lightest metal on the periodic table.

Often appears as...

  • lithium-ion battery
  • lithium carbonate

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Battery Technology

Lithium is key in rechargeable batteries for gadgets; it's common in daily tech language.

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My phone uses a lithium battery.
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Element Symbol

In scientific contexts, lithium is often referred to by its symbol 'Li' on the periodic table.

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He added Li to the experiment.
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Lightest Metal

Highlighting lithium as the lightest metal can suggest something revolutionary or high-tech.

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This lightweight alloy contains lithium.
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