a strong base, but not so hygroscopic as sodium hydroxide. Used in the form of a coarse, free-flowing powder as a carbon dioxide absorber, eg in submarines. Also to make lithium stearates etc in driers and lubricants.
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DE: das Lithiumhydroxid [U50637]
FR: hydroxide de lithium [U50637]
FI: litiumhydroksidi [U50637]
