鋰 (lǐ) - Lithium — a soft, silvery-white alkali metal, chemical

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Lithium — a soft, silvery-white alkali metal, chemical element with symbol Li and atomic number 3.

Lithium — a soft, silvery-white alkali metal, chemical

Usage highlights

Lithium batteryLithium carbonateLithium metalLithium ionLithium oreLithium salt

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Lithium is used in batteries (锂电池).
  • It is the lightest metal (最轻的金属).
  • Lithium compounds treat bipolar disorder (锂盐).
  • Lithium is found in mineral springs (锂矿泉).

Collocations

  • Lithium battery(锂电池)
  • Lithium carbonate(碳酸锂)
  • Lithium metal(金属锂)
  • Lithium ion(锂离子)
  • Lithium ore(锂矿石)
  • Lithium salt(锂盐)

Idioms

  • No common idioms specifically for lithium; term is primarily scientific/technical.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Lithium is a modern scientific term; the character 鋰 was created specifically for this chemical element.
  • It is associated with modern technology, particularly rechargeable batteries and electronics.
  • Lithium has medical applications in mood-stabilizing drugs.

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