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LYE
lye
(noun) a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
lye (countable and uncountable, plural lyes)
An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
Etymology 2
Noun
lye (plural lyes)
(UK, railways) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.
Verb
lye (third-person singular simple present lyes, present participle lying, simple past and past participle lyed)
Obsolete spelling of lie.
Anagrams
• Ely, Ley, ley, yel
Source: Wiktionary
Lye, n. [Written also lie and ley.] Etym: [AS. leáh; akin to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf. Icel. laug a bath, a hot spring.]
Definition: A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.
Lye, n. (Railroad)
Definition: A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding. [Eng.]
Lye, n.
Definition: A falsehood. [Obs.] See Lie.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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