noun
- plural of lye; caustic alkaline solutions used for cleaning or soap-making
Examples
- The soap maker prepared several different lyes for the batch.
- Strong lyes can cause severe burns if handled improperly.
- Traditional soap recipes call for lyes made from wood ash.
- The cleaning lyes were stored in clearly labeled containers.
- Industrial lyes are used in various manufacturing processes.
- She mixed the lyes carefully while wearing protective gloves.