Meaning of lye in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /laɪ/

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  1. Noun

    lye

    Etymology

    Old English lēag, of Germanic origin: related to Dutch loog, German Lauge, also to lather

    Definitions

    1. a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

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