lithium carbonate, Lithane, Lithonate, Eskalith

a white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder

• major tranquilizer, major tranquillizer, major tranquilliser, antipsychotic drug, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic, neuroleptic drug, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic — tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
• carbonate — a salt or ester of carbonic acid