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Word: Lye
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English lēag, of Germanic origin: related to Dutch loog, German Lauge, also to lather
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a strongly alkaline solution, especially of potassium hydroxide, used for washing or cleansing.
Short Definition:strongly alkaline solution used for washing or cleansing
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