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lye, name commonly used for a strongly alkaline solution. It originally meant a solution of potassium carbonate potassium carbonate, chemical compound, K2CO3, white, crystalline, deliquescent substance that forms a strongly alkaline water solution. It is available commercially as a white, granular powder commonly called potash, or pearl ash.
..... Click the link for more information. (potash) prepared by leaching wood ashes with water, but now the name also means a solution of sodium hydroxide sodium hydroxide, chemical compound, NaOH, a white crystalline substance that readily absorbs carbon dioxide and moisture from the air. It is very soluble in water, alcohol, and glycerin. It is a caustic and a strong base (see acids and bases). ..... Click the link for more information. or potassium hydroxide potassium hydroxide, chemical compound with formula KOH. Pure potassium hydroxide forms white, deliquescent crystals. For commercial and laboratory use it is usually in the form of white pellets. ..... Click the link for more information. . Lye is also used to refer to the undissolved solute. Common household lye is usually sodium hydroxide. Lye should be used with caution as it is caustic and poisonous. lyeAlkaline (see alkali) liquid extracted by soaking wood ashes in water, commonly used for washing and in making soap. More generally, lye is any strong alkaline solution or solid, such as sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) or potassium hydroxide (caustic potash). lye 1. any solution obtained by leaching, such as the caustic solution obtained by leaching wood ash 2. a concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide lye [lī] (inorganic chemistry) A solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide used as a strong alkaline solution in industry. The alkaline solution that is obtained from the leaching of wood ashes. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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