Lauge

dieNoun

lye; brine; alkaline solution

English translations

  1. 01

    lie

  2. 02

    falsehood

  3. 03

    untruth

Word details

German meaning
Eine alkalische Lösung, oft verwendet zum Reinigen oder Ätzen.
English meaning
Lye
Synonym
ätzende Lösung
German example
Vorsicht, Lauge kann ätzend sein.
English example
Be careful, lye can be corrosive.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Lauge
Plural Form
die Laugen

Example sentences with “Lauge”

  1. Lauge wird zur Reinigung verwendet. (Lye is used for cleaning.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lauge a countable noun?

'Lauge' is typically an uncountable mass noun, but in chemical contexts, the plural 'Laugen' refers to different types of alkaline solutions.