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lye in Tagalog

lihiya

/laɪ/

lye in Tagalog: lihiya, tilis. In English, lye means an alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).

Tagalog words for lye

caustic alkaline solution
lihiya, tilis

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 Tagalog

What is the meaning of lye in Tagalog?
Lye in Tagalog is lihiya, tilis.
Ano ang lye sa Tagalog?
Lye: lihiya, tilis.
What does lye mean in English?
Lye means an alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).

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