Alkaline vs. Lye

Alkalinenoun

An alkaline battery.

Alkalineadjective

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

Alkalineadjective

(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

Alkalineadjective

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

Alkalineadjective

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

Lyenoun

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

Lyenoun

Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

Lyenoun

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

Lyeverb

obsolete spelling of lie

Lyenoun

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

Lyenoun

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

Lyenoun

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

Lyenoun

A falsehood.

Lyenoun

a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

Lyenoun

a strongly alkaline solution, especially of potassium hydroxide, used for washing or cleansing.

Lye

A lye is a metal hydroxide traditionally obtained by leaching wood ashes, or a strong alkali which is highly soluble in water producing caustic basic solutions. most commonly refers to sodium hydroxide (NaOH), but historically has been used for potassium hydroxide (KOH).