Lye - English meaning
Lye – definitions in English dictionary
nounA strongly alkaline solution, especially of potassium hydroxide, used for washing or cleansing.
Usage examples:
Sodium hydroxide, naoh, also known as lye and caustic soda, is one of the most important of all ind…
nounA very alkaline substance, usually either sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, that is used to make soap and cleaning products, and also to preserve some types of food
Usage examples:
Lye was the main ingredient in homemade soap of the era., olives are often cured with lye to make t…
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Word origin
Old English lēag, of Germanic origin: related to Dutch loog, German Lauge, also to lather.
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