Lye \Lye\, n. [Written also lie and ley.]
[AS. le['a]h; akin
to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf. Icel. laug a bath, a
hot spring.]
A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts,
obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making
soap, etc.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |