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Lye
Translation of "lye" into Russian
lye
Noun
UK
/laɪ/
US
/laɪ/
lye
lyes pl
Lye is often used in soap making.
Щелочь часто используется в производстве мыла.
Definitions
lye
Noun
UK
/laɪ/
US
/laɪ/
A strongly alkaline solution, typically of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, used for washing, cleansing, or in various manufacturing processes.
The soap maker carefully mixed the lye with water to create a solution for the cold-process soap.
A solid caustic, such as sodium hydroxide, used in making soap and for cleaning.
The drain cleaner contained lye, which effectively cleared the clogged pipes.
lye
Adjective
UK
/laɪ/
US
/laɪ/
Made with, containing, or relating to lye (a strong alkali).
She prefers lye soap for its traditional cleansing properties.
Idioms and phrases
lye soap
The pioneers often made their own lye soap.
щелочное мыло
Пионеры часто делали собственное щелочное мыло.
lye solution
Be cautious when handling a lye solution.
раствор щелочи
Будьте осторожны при обращении с раствором щелочи.
lye water
Lye water is used in some traditional recipes.
щелочная вода
Щелочная вода используется в некоторых традиционных рецептах.
lye bath
A lye bath can be used for cleaning purposes.
щелочная ванна
Щелочная ванна может быть использована для чистки.
lye concentration
The lye concentration must be monitored carefully.
концентрация щелочи
Концентрация щелочи должна тщательно контролироваться.