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Lye

Lye Meaning & Definition
Lye Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lye?

[n] a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

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See Also | caustic

Lye In Webster's Dictionary

\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.] A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.
\Lye\, n. (Railroad) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding. [Eng.]
\Lye\, n. A falsehood. [Obs.] See {Lie}.

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