lye
6 points
English
3 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #37,712
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈaɪ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural lyes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A falsehood. See Lie.” web-def
- “A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.” web-def
- “A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.” web-def
- “a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide” wn-def