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lithium

/ˈlɪθi.əm/

Meanings
noun
The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.

Examples :

"The batteries in my electric car use lithium to store energy. "
element substance chemistry material science

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Illustration depression

depression noun

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

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batteries noun

/ˈbæt(ə)ɹiz/

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

"The remote control needs new batteries to work. "

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container noun

/kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/

Someone who contains; something that contains.

"The juice box is a small container for the children's drinks at school. "

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simplest adjective

/ˈsɪmpləst/

Uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

"The simplest way to solve the math problem was to use the formula directly. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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chemistry noun

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

"The chemistry class focused on how different elements combine to form new substances. "

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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carbonate noun

/ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/

Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.

"The antacid tablet contained a carbonate to neutralize stomach acid. "

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disorders noun

/dɪsˈɔːrdərz/ /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

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preparations noun

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of preparing or getting ready.

"The team made careful preparations for their presentation, rehearsing their speeches and organizing their slides. "

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lightest verb

/ˈlaɪtɪst/ /ˈlaɪtəst/

To start (a fire).

"We lit the fire to get some heat."

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "