lye / bleach
nounfemininetécnico/liʃiˈviɐ/low
li·xi·vi·a
Definition
A strongly alkaline solution, especially of potassium or sodium hydroxide, used for washing or cleansing. In domestic contexts, often refers to bleach.
Traditional soap is made using lye.
She used bleach to disinfect the bathroom tiles.
Common collocations
concentrated lyeliquid lyeuse of lyesmell of lye
Etymology
Do latim 'lixivia' (cinzas usadas para lavar).