Lye
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /laɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lye is a noun meaning An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Meaning
An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
More Meanings
- Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
- To treat with lye.
- (UK, rail transport) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.
- Obsolete spelling of lie.
Example Sentences
She had not left the lye in too long so that the hair would fall out in clumps later.
Brakevan lye. [same page in the main text] There is also an inclined lye for brakevans at each end of the yard.
Now negligent of sports I lye, And now as other Fawkners use, I spring a mistresse, sweare, write, sigh and weepe: And the game kill'd, or lost, goe talk, and sleepe.
But when his foe lyes proſtrate on the plain, He ſheaths his paws, uncurls his angry mane; And, pleas'd with bloudleſs honours of the day, Walks over, and diſdains th' inglorious Prey,[…]
Word Forms
- lyes
- lyeing
- lyed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lixivium, potassa, potash, peeling, caustic, hominy.
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