Lye is a very strong alkalinehaving properties opposite to acid; containing lots of base solutiona liquid mixture in which a substance has been dissolved made from sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. It is used in making soap, cleaning, and some other industrialrelated to factories, large-scale production, or business operations processes.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /laɪ/
Easy pronunciation: LYE (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the word is stressed on that syllable.
Chemical/soap-making noun meaning a strong alkaline solution; not the word for falsehood.
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Lye Meaning
a very strong alkaline liquid used in soap making and cleaning
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
Example: She wore gloves while handling the lye for the soap recipe.
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse lye with the similar-sounding word "lie," which means to tell an untruth or to recline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lye mean?
Lye means a very strong alkaline solution made from sodium or potassium hydroxide, often used in soap making and cleaning.
What is a simple definition of lye?
Lye is a powerful chemical liquid used in making soap and for heavy-duty cleaning.
What part of speech is lye?
Lye is a noun.
Is lye the same as lie?
No. Lye is a chemical solution, while lie has completely different meanings.
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