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Noun lye has 1 sense
  1. lye - a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
    --1 is a kind of
    caustic

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Lyes

Noun

(plural form of lye)

A strong alkaline solution, typically of sodium or potassium hydroxide, used for making soap and cleaning.

Example sentence: The recipe requires two tablespoons of lyes to make the soap.

Verb

(third-person singular simple present indicative form of lye)

To treat or cleanse with lye.

Example sentence: She lyes the raw materials to make homemade pretzels.

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