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lye in Greek

lye in Greek is αλισίβα — lye means a strongly alkaline substance, traditionally made by soaking wood ash in water, used for cleaning or making soap.

lye in Greek

αλισίβα
noun
Pronounced: alisiva

What does "lye" mean?

  1. noun A strongly alkaline substance, traditionally made by soaking wood ash in water, used for cleaning or making soap.
    "Pioneers made their own soap by boiling fat with lye."
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lye in a sentence

  • Pioneers made their own soap by boiling fat with lye.
  • Lye is powerful enough to unclog drains, but it will burn skin on contact.

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What is "lye" in Greek?

"lye" in Greek is αλισίβα. lye means: A strongly alkaline substance, traditionally made by soaking wood ash in water, used for cleaning or making soap.

How do you pronounce αλισίβα?

"lye" in Greek is αλισίβα, pronounced "alisiva".

How do you use "lye" in a sentence?

Example: "Pioneers made their own soap by boiling fat with lye." In Greek, "lye" is αλισίβα.

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