The name lithium comes from the Greek word lithos which means stone because lithium was first discovered in rocks and the other two alkali metals were first discovered in plants. From Wordnik.com. [Lithium] Reference
When lithium is exposed to the air it could start a fire. From Wordnik.com. [Top 10 Battery Hacks, Tips, And Tricks | Lifehacker Australia] Reference
I guess the supply of lithium is running low at the local pharmacies. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » VIDEO: Feingold Argues Emergence of Al Qaeda Leader Shows ‘Insanity’ Of Misplaced Priorities] Reference
Of these spherical ions, lithium is the smallest and cesium the largest. From Wordnik.com. [The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1987 - Presentation Speech] Reference
Is there any large scale, long term lithium field test you can point me to?. From Wordnik.com. [Autoblog Green] Reference
With all the laptops, ipods, and and car hybrids, lithium is not greening the planet. From Wordnik.com. [Greenwashing Eli Manning’s New Hybrid Caddi-Wack Escalade | Inhabitat] Reference
Congress to enact comprehensive climate and energy legislation; Toyota secures long-term lithium supply for batteries. From Wordnik.com. [Center for American Progress Action Fund] Reference
The lithium is stored in a forest of tiny silicon nanowires, each with a diameter one-thousandth the thickness of a sheet of paper. From Wordnik.com. [New Nanowire Battery Holds 10 Times The Charge Of Existing Ones « Isegoria] Reference
You know, the Japanese government invested in long-term lithium batteries, and then they turn it over to the Japanese car companies. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 10, 2008] Reference
He said Nissan boasts 18 years of development experience in lithium-ion batteries, which will power the Leaf, and the company developed its first electric vehicle in 1947. From Wordnik.com. [Nissan Shows Tiny Electric Concept Vehicle (VIDEO)] Reference
Even lithium, which is becoming more popular, is limited. From Wordnik.com. [How and Why: Graphene seems valuable for computers, batteries and other uses] Reference
I don’t think lithium is strong enough to correct his imbalance. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Kristol Suggests People of Iran Would Embrace U.S. Attack, Triggering Regime Change] Reference
(Lithia is better known as lithium, a drug used to even out mood swings.). From Wordnik.com. [New Urban Legends] Reference
A coin lithium battery in the transmitter button may last up to five years. From Wordnik.com. [Electronicstalk - electronics industry news] Reference
Demand is growing for lithium, which is used in batteries for electric cars. From Wordnik.com. [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
The future of zero and ultralow emission vehicles depends on lithium, which is relatively scarce. From Wordnik.com. Reference
And I refused to take everything including lithium, which is the only thing that could have helped me. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 11, 2002] Reference
lithium-air (also known as lithium-oxygen) batteries are similar in principle to lithium-ion batteries. From Wordnik.com. [Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine] Reference
His paint work and related experiments involved shrinking particles of a material called lithium titanate. From Wordnik.com. [Race to Make Electric Cars] Reference
lithium-oxygen (also known as lithium-air) batteries are similar in principle to the lithium-ion batteries. From Wordnik.com. [dailyindia.com News Feed] Reference
Demand for lithium, which is used in batteries for electric cars, is forecast to triple over the next decade. From Wordnik.com. [Latest News - Yahoo!7 News] Reference
lithium-air batteries, also known as the lithium-oxygen batteries, work on the same principle as the lithium-ion batteries. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz] Reference
One of the minerals in the water is the mood-stabilizer, lithium, which is a natural salt that is absorbed through your skin. From Wordnik.com. [Andrea R. Vaucher: Along for the Ride: Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa] Reference
Afghanistan includes huge amounts of lithium, which is used in batteries for laptops and mobile phones such as the iPhone and BlackBerry. From Wordnik.com. [Computerworld News] Reference
lithium-ion batteries also have a tendency to overheat, potentially causing fires; some manufacturers have had to recall lithium-ion laptop batteries for just that reason. From Wordnik.com. [Leading the Green Charge] Reference
Certain medications, such as lithium, can interfere with thyroid function. From Wordnik.com. [It's All In Your Neck] Reference
The best battery technology uses lithium which is not available in large enough quantities. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Cape Wind Approved] Reference
Clearly, scientific terms like "lithium" denote and connote, and historical terms like "revolution" also denote and connote. From Wordnik.com. [Letting Go] Reference
Mr. Fisker wouldn't say what kind of lithium-ion battery the Karma will use, but he said safety concerns have all been "resolved.". From Wordnik.com. [Electric-Car Firms] Reference
Subsequently he extended this principle to include other orotates such as lithium and zinc. From Wordnik.com. [Netvouz - new bookmarks] Reference
In some advanced configurations such as lithium air batteries the issue is moot in any case. From Wordnik.com. [Autoblog Green] Reference
Most are engaged in green growth businesses such as lithium-ion batteries, smart grids and renewable energy. From Wordnik.com. [FinanzNachrichten.de: Aktuelle Nachrichten] Reference
With the exception of the Toyota Prius, most planned electric vehicles will use some kind of lithium-ion battery. From Wordnik.com. [24/7 Wall St.] Reference
ReVolt's zinc-air batteries deliver more than twice the energy of conventional rechargeable designs such as lithium-ion. From Wordnik.com. Reference
In some cases, 20 year primary batteries such as lithium thionyl chloride versions can be used but they have their own challenges. From Wordnik.com. [Macsimum News] Reference
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