LITHIA

Etymology

Noun

lithia (usually uncountable, plural lithias)

Lithium oxide, Li2O, used in the manufacture of ceramics and glass.

Source: Wiktionary


Lith"i*a, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: The oxide of lithium; a strong alkaline caustic similar to potash and soda, but weaker. See Lithium. Lithia emerald. See Hiddenite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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