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lye

/laɪ/ /laɪ/
noun
  1. 1 sud kostik, kostik soda uncountable

Definition (English)

A strong alkaline substance, used in making soap and cleaning.

Example Sentences

  1. Wear gloves when handling lye.
    Sud kostik kullanırken eldiven giyin.
  2. Lye is dangerous if ingested.
    Sud kostik yutulursa tehlikelidir.

Synonyms

caustic sodasodium hydroxide

Collocations

lye solutionlye soaplye water

Related Words

soap makingcleaning agentchemicalalkaline substancephcaustic

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