lye

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1. lye - Noun

2. lye - Verb

3. Lye - Proper noun

Meaning

A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.

A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.

A falsehood.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Almost identical the Spanish type fermentation process, however the lye treatment process is skipped and the olives are placed directly in fermentation vessels full of brine (8-12% NaCl). Source: Internet

Also, because it is more basic it might contribute flavor in much the same way that lye does to pretzels and masa. Source: Internet

And, as is typical of vocation mysteries, at the end of the book are recipes for readers who would like to try to make lye soap and facial creams. Source: Internet

During this cure period, trace amounts of residual lye are consumed by saponification and excess water evaporates. Source: Internet

Cold-process soapmaking requires exact measurements of lye and fat amounts and computing their ratio, using saponification charts to ensure the finished product does not contain any excess hydroxide or too much free unreacted fat. Source: Internet

Excess unreacted lye in the soap will result in a very high pH and can burn or irritate skin; not enough lye leaves the soap greasy. Source: Internet

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