Definition: A method of printing that uses a flat surface where the image area holds ink and the non-image area does not.

Example: The artist used lithography to create beautiful prints of her artwork.

Definition: A type of porcelain that shows images or designs when light passes through it.

Example: The artist created a beautiful lithophane that revealed a scene when illuminated from behind.

Definition: A white substance used as a pigment, made from a combination of certain chemicals including zinc sulfide and barium sulfate.

Example: The artist chose lithopone for its bright white color in the painting.

Definition: A substance made from lichens that changes color in response to acidity or basicity, commonly used to test the pH level of a solution.

Example: The scientist used litmus paper to determine if the solution was acidic or basic.

Definition: Describing something that has the properties of alkaline salts obtained from wood ashes, or something that is similar to lye in color or composition.

Example: The lixivial solution was used in the process of making soap.

Definition: To wash or filter out soluble substances from a material, usually by using water or another liquid.

Example: The chemist decided to lixiviate the soil sample to extract the minerals.

Definition: A liquid that contains alkaline salts, usually made by soaking wood ashes in water to extract the soluble substances.

Example: The farmer used lixivium to enrich the soil with nutrients.

Definition: A guiding star or a principle that serves as a guide or inspiration.

Example: The teacher was a loadstar for her students, always encouraging them to pursue their dreams.

Definition: A type of stone that has magnetic properties and can attract iron; it is often used in navigation and as a natural magnet.

Example: Sailors in ancient times used lodestones to help them find their way at sea.

Definition: In a manner that resembles or relates to a lobe, often referring to a shape or structure that is rounded or divided into lobes.

Example: The leaves of the plant grow lobately, giving them a unique appearance.