"lithia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lithias [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos, “a stone”), apparently because it is found only in minerals; discovered 1817 by Johan August Arfwedson. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|λίθος||a stone}} Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos, “a stone”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} lithia (usually uncountable, plural lithias)
  1. Lithium oxide, Li₂O, used in the manufacture of ceramics and glass. Wikipedia link: Lithium oxide Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Lithium Derived forms: lithia emerald, lithia water Translations (lithium oxide, Li2O): litina (Tagalog)

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