Lye

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Lauge (from Middle High German louge , lye, lime liquor, slaked lime)

  • in chemistry and pharmacy an alkaline solution
  • in the household an aqueous solution of soap or an aqueous solution of detergent
  • at the bakery, the solution in which baked goods are dipped before baking, see pretzels
  • in salt mining, a saturated or concentrated salt solution


Lauge or Laugé is the surname of the following people:


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