hydroxide
noun
hy·drox·ide
hī-ˈdräk-ˌsīd 
1
: the monovalent anion OH− consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen
called also hydroxide ion
2
: an ionic compound of hydroxide with an element or group
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Their shared objective is to advance the sustainable production of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide and develop local resources for electromobility and energy storage.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
And the prices for lithium hydroxide have fallen sharply this year amid waning global demand, adding to the financial pressure the companies are facing to make their investments pay off.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
To do this, the shuttle's air is filtered through canisters filled with lithium hydroxide (LiOH), which attaches to carbon dioxide molecules to form lithium carbonate crystals (Li2CO3), thus sequestering the toxic carbon dioxide.
—Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 1 Feb. 2023
The lithium hydroxide conversion facility has been designed for a 30-year lifespan.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
And the prices for lithium hydroxide have fallen sharply this year amid waning global demand, adding to the financial pressure the companies are facing to make their investments pay off.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
To do this, the shuttle's air is filtered through canisters filled with lithium hydroxide (LiOH), which attaches to carbon dioxide molecules to form lithium carbonate crystals (Li2CO3), thus sequestering the toxic carbon dioxide.
—Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 1 Feb. 2023
The lithium hydroxide conversion facility has been designed for a 30-year lifespan.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
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hydroxide
noun
hy·drox·ide
hī-ˈdräk-ˌsīd
: a negatively charged ion consisting of one atom of oxygen and one atom of hydrogen
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hydroxide
noun
hy·drox·ide
hī-ˈdräk-ˌsīd
1
: the monovalent anion OH− consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen
called also hydroxide ion
2
: an ionic compound of hydroxide with an element or group
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