Li (Noun)
Meaning 1
A soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Lithium, symbol Li, is used in rechargeable batteries due to its high energy density.
- In chemistry labs, handling of lithium, Li, requires careful attention due to its high reactivity.
- Researchers extracted Li from lepidolite and amblygonite to develop its various industrial applications.
- Fire extinguishers may not be effective against Li fires due to the extreme heat released during combustion.
- Recycling centers may recover Li from electronic waste by a multi-step extraction and processing technique.
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Meaning 2
Chinese distance measure; approximately 0.5 kilometers.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.