English word lithium comes from Latin -ionem, Ancient Greek λίθος, Latin lithia
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ionem | Latin (lat) | |
| λίθος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| lithia | Latin (lat) | |
| lithium | New Latin (la-new) | |
| lithium | English (eng) | (pharmaceutical drug, uncountable) Lithium carbonate or other preparations of lithium metal used to treat manic depression and bipolar disorders.. (uncountable) The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3.. A lithium battery. |