carbonation vs lye

carbonation

noun
  • The replacement of calcium hydroxide with calcium carbonate triggered by a chemical reaction. 

  • The amount or level of dissolved carbon dioxide remaining in solution. 

  • The state of having carbon dioxide gas dissolved in a liquid. 

  • Carbonization. 

lye

noun
  • Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda). 

  • An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes). 

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

verb
  • To treat with lye. 

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