lye
US /laɪ/
UK /laɪ/
名詞
鹼液, 氫氧化鈉
a strong alkaline solution, especially of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, used for washing or cleansing
範例:
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The old-fashioned soap was made with animal fat and lye.
老式肥皂是用動物脂肪和鹼液製成的。
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Be careful when handling lye, as it is highly corrosive.
處理鹼液時要小心，因為它具有高度腐蝕性。