lye

UK
/laɪ/
US
/laɪ/
lyeсуществительное
lyes
множ.
Переводы
Lye is often used in soap making.
Щелочь часто используется в производстве мыла.
Определения
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.
Синонимы
caustic soda
sodium hydroxide
lye water
lyeприлагательное
UK
/laɪ/
US
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Used attributively to describe something made with or containing lye.
Определения
Made with, containing, or relating to lye (a strong alkali).
She prefers lye soap for its traditional cleansing properties.