lithiate

/ˈlɪθiˌeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into a lithium compound, especially to convert metal oxides into lithium salts.

“The process of lithiating the metal oxide resulted in a significant increase in battery capacity.”

2. verb

to introduce lithium ions into (a cell or battery).

“The battery was lithiated to improve its charging efficiency.”

Synonyms

  • lithiumate
  • lithiumize

Antonyms

  • de-lithiate
  • remove lithium