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Ätznatron — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lye noun A strongly alkaline substance, traditionally made by soaking wood ash in water, used for cleaning or making soap.

Senses

Ätznatron is used for these senses in English:

  • caustic soda sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a strong alkaline substance used in the manufacture of paint, soap and detergents, or as a drain cleaner.
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