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Webster 1913 Edition


Lithia

Lith′i-a

(lĭth′ĭ-ȧ)
,
Noun.
[NL., from Gr.
λίθοσ
stone.]
(Chem.)
The oxide of lithium; a strong alkaline caustic similar to potash and soda, but weaker. See
Lithium
.
Lithia emerald
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lithia

LITH'IA

,
Noun.
A new alkali, found in a mineral called petalite, of which the basis is a metal called lithium.