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1. lye
a highly concentrated, aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide.
2. lye
any solution resulting from leaching, percolation, or the like.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME lie, ley, OE lēag, c. MD lōghe, OHG louga lye, ON laug warm bath; akin to lave1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) lye
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) lye
a strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc
2. (noun) lye
a short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding
3. (noun) lye
a falsehood
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. lye
Generally speaking, it is the alkaline substance obtained from wood ashes by percolation. Preparations of lye can be solutions of either potassium or sodium hydroxide. The term lye, is also used to refer to the household product which is a mixture of sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate.
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