lithium hydroxide
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lithium hydroxide (uncountable)
(inorganic chemistry) An alkali, LiOH, used in gas-purification systems in spacecraft, submarines etc, and in the preparation of lithium soap.
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Lithium hydroxide absorbs carbon dioxide from the air by forming lithium carbonate, and is preferred over other alkaline hydroxides for its low weight.
Lithium hydroxide is a strong base, with a pK b of −0.36.