lye definition: The definition of lye is an alkaline solution that is often a mix of potassium or hydroxide or sodium which is generally used for cleaning. (noun) A strongly alkaline solution used to make soap is an example of lye....
A pound is a pound no matter what substance. so the answer would be 16    Answer:   A Troy pound is used to weigh silver and gold, it has 12 ounces and a mass of 3 â¦ 73 g. An Avoirdupois pound is used for everything else. It has 16 ounces and a mass of 454 g. 16. 4 people found this useful. 4 Jays.
(For example, one fluid ounce of molten lead will weigh more than one fluid ounce of water.) For most things: 16 ounces are in one pound. <br /><br /> &nbsp;For precious metals:12 troy ounces (31.1g) per troy pound (373g)<br /><br /><br /> Note that there is an ounce, which is a unit of weight, as well as a fluid ounce, which is a measure of volume.