Alkaline vs. Lye

Alkaline vs. Lye — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Alkaline and Lye

Alkalinenoun

An alkaline battery.

Lyenoun

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

Alkalineadjective

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

Lyenoun

Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

Alkalineadjective

(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

Lyenoun

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

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Alkalineadjective

relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7;

alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone

Lyeverb

obsolete spelling of lie

Lyenoun

a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide