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WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun lye has 1 sense
- lye(n = noun.substance) - a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide; has particulars: caustic potash, potash, potassium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydroxide
is a kind of caustic
CIDE DICTIONARY
lye, n. [AS. leáh; akin to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf. Icel. laug a bath, a hot spring.].
- A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc. [1913 Webster]
- Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, or a concentrated aqueous solution of either compound. [PJC]
lye, n.
A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding. [1913 Webster]
lye, n.
A falsehood. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
lye, n.
1 water that has been made alkaline by lixiviation of vegetable ashes.
2 any strong alkaline solution, esp. of potassium hydroxide used for washing or cleansing.
1 water that has been made alkaline by lixiviation of vegetable ashes.
2 any strong alkaline solution, esp. of potassium hydroxide used for washing or cleansing.
Etymology
OE leag f. Gmc: cf. LATHER
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