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Lye — is a corrosive alkaline substance, commonly, sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Previously, lye was among the many different alkalis leached from hardwood ashes. [McDaniel, Robert (1997).] In modern day, lye is commercially manufactured using a membrane… … Wikipedia
Potassium hydroxide — Potassium hydroxide … Wikipedia
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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lye — ► NOUN ▪ a strongly alkaline solution, especially of potassium hydroxide, used for washing or cleansing. ORIGIN Old English, related to LATHER(Cf. ↑lather) … English terms dictionary
lye — [lī] n. [ME lie < OE leag, akin to Ger lauge < IE base * lou , to LAVE1] 1. Obs. a strong, alkaline solution obtained by leaching wood ashes 2. any strongly alkaline substance, usually sodium or potassium hydroxide, used in cleaning, making … English World dictionary
lye — /luy/, n. Chem. 1. a highly concentrated, aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide. 2. any solution resulting from leaching, percolation, or the like. [bef. 900; ME lie, ley, OE leag; c. D loog, G Lauge lye, ON laug warm bath.… … Universalium
lye — The liquid obtained by leaching wood ashes. See potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide. SYN: lixivium. [A.S. leáh] * * * lye lī n 1) a strong alkaline liquor rich in potassium carbonate leached from wood ashes and used esp. in making soap and… … Medical dictionary
lye — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lēag; akin to Old High German louga lye, Latin lavare, lavere to wash, Greek louein Date: before 12th century 1. a strong alkaline liquor rich in potassium carbonate leached from wood ashes and… … New Collegiate Dictionary
lye — [[t]laɪ[/t]] n. 1) chem. a highly concentrated, aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide 2) chem. any solution resulting from leaching, percolation, or the like • Etymology: bef. 900; ME lie, ley, OE lēag, c. MD lōghe, OHG… … From formal English to slang
potassium hydroxide — noun a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry • Syn: ↑potash, ↑caustic potash • Hypernyms: ↑hydroxide, ↑hydrated oxide, ↑lye … Useful english dictionary
lye — noun /laɪ/ A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium or sodium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap as well as its use in biodiesel … Wiktionary
