Lye is an alkaline solution that's used for cleaning. If you were a maid about 200 years ago, you probably cleaned the chamber pots with lye.
A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.
Noun
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
n.
A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts,
obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.
n.
A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a
siding.
n.
A falsehood.
Lye
Lye
Lye
A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.
A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.
A falsehood. [Obs.] See
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