Dilithium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /daɪˈlɪθiəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dilithium is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry) The diatomic molecule Li₂ found in the gas phase.
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry) The diatomic molecule Li₂ found in the gas phase.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, especially in combination) Two lithium atoms in a molecule.
- (science fiction) A fictional crystalline mineral in the Star Trek franchise, described as an essential component of anti-matter energy generation systems.
Example Sentences
Fifty years later and it seems like we should—I don’t know if dilithium crystals are out there—but, you know, we should be getting some breakthroughs.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trilithium, monolithium, lithal, phenyllithium, methyllithium, lithiosilane.
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