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li

1  [lee]
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–noun Music.
the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
Origin:
alter. of la 1

li

2  [lee]
–noun, plural li.
a Chinese unit of distance, equivalent to about one-third of a mile (0.5 km).
Origin:
1580–90; < Chin lǐ

li

3  [lee]
–noun
(in Chinese ethical philosophy) the etiquette traditionally prescribed for individuals or groups of people in a given situation.
Origin:
1910–15; < Chin lǐ

Li

  [lee]
–noun
1. a member of an aboriginal people of the island of Hainan in Southeastern China.
2. the Kadai language of the Li.

Li

 
Symbol, Chemistry.
lithium.

li

 
link; links.

L.I.

 
1. British. light infantry.
2. Long Island.
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li 1   (lē)   
n.   pl. li
A traditional Chinese measure of distance, today standardized at 500 meters (547 yards).

[Chinese (Mandarin) lǐ.]
li 2  
abbr.  link (measurement)
Li  
The symbol for the element lithium.
link 1   (lĭngk)   
n.  
  1. One of the rings or loops forming a chain.
    1. A unit in a connected series of units: links of sausage; one link in a molecular chain.
    2. A unit in a transportation or communications system.
    3. A connecting element; a tie or bond: grandparents, our link with the past.
    4. An association; a relationship: The Alumnae Association is my link to the school's present administration.
    5. A causal, parallel, or reciprocal relationship; a correlation: Researchers have detected a link between smoking and heart disease.
    1. An association; a relationship: The Alumnae Association is my link to the school's present administration.
    2. A causal, parallel, or reciprocal relationship; a correlation: Researchers have detected a link between smoking and heart disease.
  4. A cuff link.
  5. Abbr. li A unit of length used in surveying, equal to 0.01 chain, 7.92 inches, or about 20.12 centimeters.
  6. A rod or lever transmitting motion in a machine.
  7. Computer Science A segment of text or a graphical item that serves as a cross-reference between parts of a hypertext document or between files or hypertext documents. Also called hotlink, hyperlink.
v.   linked, link·ing, links

v.   tr.
  1. To connect with or as if with a link: linked the rings to form a chain. See Synonyms at join.
  2. Computer Science To make a hypertext link in: linked her webpage to her employer's homepage.
v.   intr.
  1. To become connected with or as if with a link: The molecules linked to form a polymer.
  2. Computer Science To follow a hypertext link: With a click of the mouse, I linked to the company's website.

[Middle English linke, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr, *hlenkr, from *hlenkr.]
link'er n.
lith·i·um   (lĭth'ē-əm)   
n.   Symbol Li
  1. A soft, silvery, highly reactive metallic element that is used as a heat transfer medium, in thermonuclear weapons, and in various alloys, ceramics, and optical forms of glass. Atomic number 3; atomic weight 6.941; melting point 179°C; boiling point 1,317°C; specific gravity 0.534; valence 1. See Table at element.
  2. Any of several salts of lithium, especially lithium carbonate.

[From lithia.]
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Li

Li\ (l[=e]), n. 1. A Chinese measure of distance, being a little more than one third of a mile.

2. A Chinese copper coin; a cash. See Cash.
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Language Translation for : Li
Spanish: ladera,
German: der Hang,
Japanese: 丘の斜面
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Main Entry: Li
Function: symbol
lithium
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Li
The symbol for the element lithium.

Li (lē), Cho Hao. Born 1913.

Chinese-born American chemist known for isolating and analyzing a number of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.

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Li  
The symbol for lithium.
lithium   (lĭth'ē-əm)  Pronunciation Key 
Symbol Li
A soft, silvery metallic element of the alkali group that occurs in small amounts in some minerals. It is the lightest of all metals and is highly reactive. Lithium is used to make alloys, batteries, glass for large telescopes, and ceramics. Atomic number 3; atomic weight 6.941; melting point 179°C; boiling point 1,317°C; specific gravity 0.534; valence 1. See Periodic Table.
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li networking
The country code for Liechtenstein.
(1999-01-27)

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li
link
Li
lithium
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li

Chinese bronze, wide-mouthed cooking vessel that was supported by three legs shaped like pointed lobes. These legs were well articulated on the body of the vessel and formed an extension of the interior volume

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