lithium carbonate

lithium carbonate

n.

A white granular powder, Li₂CO₃, used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics and in the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder.

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lithium carbonate

n

(Medicine / Pharmacology) a white crystalline solid used in the treatment of manic-depressive illness and mania. Formula: Li₂CO₃. Lithium citrate is also sometimes used for this purpose

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lithium carbonate - a white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder Eskalith, Lithane, Lithonate antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug - tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired carbonate - a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)