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lye |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lye \Lye\, n. A falsehood. [Obs.] See {Lie}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lye \Lye\, n. [Written also {lie} and {ley}.] [AS. le['a]h; akin to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf Icel. laug a bath, a hot spring.] A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lye \Lye\, n. (Railroad) A short side line connected with the main line a turn-out; a siding. [Eng.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: lye n : a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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