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lye

UK
/laɪ/
US
/laɪ/

Translations

lyenoun
lyes
pl
lessiveSolution alcaline forte, surtout en contexte artisanal ou historique, notamment pour la fabrication du savon.
The soap maker carefully mixed the lye with water to create a solution for the cold-process soap.
Le savonnier a soigneusement mélangé la lessive à de l’eau pour obtenir une solution destinée au savon à froid.
soude caustiqueProduit caustique, surtout pour l’usage domestique et industriel; peut désigner la substance solide ou la solution selon le contexte.
The drain cleaner contained lye, which effectively cleared the clogged pipes.
Le déboucheur contenait de la soude caustique, qui a efficacement dégagé les tuyaux bouchés.
Synonyms
caustic soda
sodium hydroxide
alkali
lye water
lyeadjective
UK
/laɪ/
US
/laɪ/
Used attributively to describe something made with or containing lye.
à la soudeEmploi surtout en parlant du savon ou d’un procédé de fabrication.
She prefers lye soap for its traditional cleansing properties.
Elle préfère le savon à la soude pour ses propriétés nettoyantes traditionnelles.
Synonyms
caustic
alkaline
lye-treated
lye-soaked
saponified
lyed

Definitions

lyenoun
A strongly alkaline solution, typically of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, used for washing, cleansing, or in various manufacturing processes.
The soap maker carefully mixed the lye with water to create a solution for the cold-process soap.
A solid caustic, such as sodium hydroxide, used in making soap and for cleaning.
The drain cleaner contained lye, which effectively cleared the clogged pipes.
lyeadjective
Made with, containing, or relating to lye (a strong alkali).
She prefers lye soap for its traditional cleansing properties.
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