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lye / bleach
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/liʃiˈviɐ/li·xi·vi·a
Definition
1A strongly alkaline solution, especially of potassium or sodium hydroxide, used for washing or cleansing. In domestic contexts, often refers to bleach.
Usage examples
“Traditional soap is made using lye.”
“She used bleach to disinfect the bathroom tiles.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
concentrated lyeliquid lyeuse of lyesmell of lye