Caustic soapmaking ingredient Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INGREDIENT (noun)
1. food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
2. an abstract part of something
CAUSTIC (adjective)
1. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
2. harsh or corrosive in tone
CAUSTIC (noun)
1. any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

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