(chemistry) The lithium salt of perchloric acid, LiClO₄ used as a source of oxygen in portable generators, and as an electrolyte in lithium batteries.

(inorganic chemistry) The lithium salt of nitric acid, LiNO₃, used in fireworks and flares.

Alternative spelling of lithium sulfate

(chemistry) the lithium salt of tantalic acid, LiTaO₃, whose crystalline form is piezoelectric and pyroelectric and is used in optical devices

(chemistry) Any lithium salt of a fatty acid, made by the reaction of fat with lithium hydroxide and used in the manufacture of lubricating greases.

(electrochemistry, electronics) A type of rechargeable battery used in many consumer electronics devices.

(chemistry) the lithium salt of sulfuric acid, Li₂SO₄; used in the treatment of manic depression etc

A post-carbon economy, based on lithium fuel cells for the generation of power.

Alternative spelling of lithium sulfide

(inorganic chemistry) An alkali, LiOH, used in gas-purification systems in spacecraft, submarines etc, and in the preparation of lithium soap.