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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