lye

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.1 Homophones 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /laɪ/
• Rhymes: -aɪ

[edit] Homophones

• lie
• lai

[edit] Noun

lye (uncountable)

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.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Verb

lye

1. Obsolete spelling of lie.