lye

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Lye \Lye\, n. A falsehood. [Obs.] See Lie. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]

2.(Chem.) Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, or a concentrated aqueous solution of either compound. [PJC]

Lye \Lye\, n. (Railroad) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]
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