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A lye is a metal hydroxide traditionally obtained by leaching ashes (containing largely potassium carbonate or 'potash'), or a strong alkali which is highly soluble in water producing caustic basic solutions. 'Lye' is commonly an alternative name of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or historically potassium hydroxide (KOH), though the term 'lye' refers to any member of a broad range of metal hydroxides.
what is lye and where does it come from