Alkaline vs. Lye

Of, relating to, or containing an alkali.

The liquid obtained by leaching wood ashes.

Having a pH greater than 7.

See potassium hydroxide.

Having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions.

See sodium hydroxide.

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

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

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

Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

Obsolete spelling of lie

An alkaline battery.

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

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

To treat with lye.

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

Obsolete spelling of lie.

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

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

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

A falsehood.

A strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide