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lye in Persian

قلیا qaliyā

/laɪ/

lye in Persian: قلیا (qaliyā). In English, lye means an alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).

Persian words for lye

caustic alkaline solution
قلیا qaliyā

English meaning of lye

  1. noun An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
  2. noun Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
  3. verb To treat with lye.
  4. noun A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.

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Questions about lye in Persian

What is the meaning of lye in Persian?
Lye in Persian is قلیا (qaliyā).
معنی lye چیست؟
Lye: قلیا (qaliyā).
What does lye mean in English?
Lye means an alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).

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