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4 definitions for Lye From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Lye \Lye\, n. (Railroad)
A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out;
a siding. [Eng.]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Lye \Lye\, n.
A falsehood. [Obs.] See Lie.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
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]From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
lye
n : a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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