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for Lye
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Lye \Lye\, n.
A falsehood. [Obs.] See Lie.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
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.]
1. A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts,
obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making
soap, etc.
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2. (Chem.) Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, or a
concentrated aqueous solution of either compound.
[PJC]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Lye \Lye\, n. (Railroad)
A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out;
a siding. [Eng.]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) :
lye
n 1: a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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