lye poisoning

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lye poisoning

[lī]

Etymology: AS, leah, lye; L, potio, drink

the toxic effects of ingesting caustic soda or sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a powerful alkali. If the chemical has a pH above 11.5, the chemical burn damage to the mouth and throat is usually irreversible. An alkali burn can be more serious than an acid burn because an acid is usually neutralized by the tissues it contacts. See also alkali poisoning.

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