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Alkaline and Lye Definitions

Alkaline

Of, relating to, or containing an alkali.

Lye

The liquid obtained by leaching wood ashes.

Alkaline

Having a pH greater than 7.

Lye

See potassium hydroxide.

Alkaline

Having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions.
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Lye

See sodium hydroxide.

Alkaline

Of or relating to a common disposable battery made of zinc and manganese dioxide.

Lye

An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).

Alkaline

Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.

Lye

Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
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Alkaline

(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

Lye

Obsolete spelling of lie

Alkaline

An alkaline battery.

Lye

A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.

Alkaline

Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali.

Lye

To treat with lye.

Alkaline

Relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7;
Alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone

Lye

Obsolete spelling of lie.

Lye

A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.

Lye

Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, or a concentrated aqueous solution of either compound.

Lye

A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.

Lye

A falsehood.

Lye

A strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

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