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Topic: Inventions

litharge

IPA: //ˈlɪθɑːrdʒ//

KK: /ˈlɪθɑrdʒ/

noun

Definition: A yellow compound made of lead oxide, often used in batteries, glass, and as a coloring agent.

Example: Litharge is commonly used in the production of certain types of glass.

lithia

IPA: /ˈlɪθiə/

KK: /ˈlɪθiə/

noun

Definition: A term that refers to a compound or mineral related to lithium, often used in chemistry and geology.

Example: Lithia is often found in mineral springs and is associated with lithium compounds.

lithic

IPA: /ˈlɪθɪk/

KK: /ˈlɪθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made of stone or rock.

Example: The archaeologists discovered lithic tools that were used by ancient humans.

lithification

IPA: /lɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /lɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of turning loose sediment into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

Example: The lithification of the sedimentary layers took thousands of years.

lithify

IPA: /ˈlɪθɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈlɪθɪfaɪ/

verb

Definition: To change loose material, like sediment, into solid rock through a natural process.

Example: Over millions of years, the sediment began to lithify into sandstone.

lithium

IPA: /ˈlɪθiəm/

KK: /ˈlɪθiəm/

noun

Definition: A soft, silvery metal that is very reactive and is used in batteries, alloys, and some medicines.

Example: Lithium is commonly used in rechargeable batteries for smartphones and electric vehicles.

litho

IPA: /ˈlɪθoʊ/

KK: /ˈlɪθoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of print made from a design drawn on a flat surface, usually stone or metal, using a special ink.

Example: The artist created a beautiful litho that was displayed in the gallery.

lithograph

IPA: /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

KK: /ˈlɪθəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A type of print made using a method called lithography, where an image is drawn on a flat surface and then transferred to paper.

Example: The artist created a beautiful lithograph that was displayed in the gallery.

transitive verb

Definition: To create an image or text using a printing process that involves a flat stone or metal plate.

Example: The artist decided to lithograph his latest work to produce multiple copies.

lithographer

IPA: /ˈlɪθəˌɡræfə/

KK: /ˈlɪθəˌɡræfər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates prints using a method called lithography, which involves drawing on stone or metal and transferring the image to paper.

Example: The lithographer carefully prepared the stone before starting the printing process.

lithographic

IPA: /ˌlɪθəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /ˌlɪθəˈgræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a printing process that uses a flat surface to transfer ink onto paper.

Example: The artist used a lithographic technique to create beautiful prints.

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