lye
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/laɪ/]
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Senses
1. lye (noun) — sense 1
Definition: An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
2. lye (noun) — sense 2
Definition: Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
Example: She had not left the lye in too long so that the hair would fall out in clumps later.
3. lye (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To treat with lye.
Structure of the word
Roots:- lewh₃ (Proto-Indo-European)
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