lye

die Lauge

Word details

German meaning
Die Form eines Oktaeders habend (ein Polyeder mit acht Flächen).
English meaning
octahedral
Synonym
achtflächig
German example
Das Kristall hatte eine oktaederförmige Struktur.
English example
The crystal had an octahedral structure.

Example sentences with “lye”

  1. Lye is used in soap making. (Lauge wird bei der Seifenherstellung verwendet.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for 'lye'?

It is 'die Lauge' (feminine).