Alkaline vs. Lye

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.
Lye
See sodium hydroxide.
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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).
Alkaline
(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.
Lye
Obsolete spelling of lie
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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.
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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