Potent cleaning solution Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 16, 2015 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 16, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 16, 2015 · 38-Down · 3 letters
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a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
noun
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