LYE


Meaning of LYE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ laɪ ]

n. 1 water that has been made alkaline by lixiviation of vegetable ashes. 2 any strong alkaline solution, esp. of potassium hydroxide used for washing or cleansing. [OE leag f. Gmc: cf. LATHER]

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