Alkaline vs. Lye
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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 limestoneLyeverb
obsolete spelling of lie
Lyenoun
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
