Ley

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Description

Common name for Lye (Sodium hydroxide and Potassium hydroxide) used prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985).

Synonyms and Related Terms

lye

Resources and Citations

  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985