lye

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From Old English lēag, from Proto-Germanic *laugō, from Proto-Indo-European *leu(ə)- (“‘to wash’”).

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Singular
lye

Plural
uncountable

lye (uncountable)

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  1. 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.

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a strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium or sodium salts
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lye

  1. Obsolete spelling of lie.
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