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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: lye
lye
n : a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Lye
Lye
\Lye\, n. [Written also
lie and
ley.] [AS. le['a]h; akin
to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf. Icel. laug a bath, a
hot spring.]
1. A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts,
obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making
soap, etc.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Chem.) Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, or a
concentrated aqueous solution of either compound.
[PJC]
Lye
\Lye\, n. (Railroad)
A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out;
a siding. [Eng.]
[1913 Webster]
Lye
\Lye\, n.
A falsehood. [Obs.] See
Lie.
[1913 Webster]
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