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Lye
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1. lye
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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Lye
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1.
any solution obtained by leaching, such as the caustic solution obtained by leaching wood ash
2.
a concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide
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Lye
see synonyms of lye noun
1. Obsolete
a strong, alkaline solution obtained by leaching wood ashes
2.
any strongly alkaline substance, usually sodium or potassium hydroxide, used in cleaning, making soap, etc.
3.
any substance obtained by leaching
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Lye
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