lye
noun/laɪ/
Frequency rank: #16,845 most common English word
Meaning
A strongly alkaline solution, typically made from potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, used in soap-making and cleaning.
Example sentence
She used lye to make traditional soap from wood ash and animal fat.
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