Synonyms for lye
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Related words
- Phrases
- potash lye soda lye
Forms
- Plural
- lyes → lixiviums…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lye | falling | |
| lixivium | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- lixivium