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.
Note: 1  An ounce is a unit of weight that is not equal to a fluid ounce which is a measure of volume. 2  The troy or apothecary weight system has one ounce = 480 grains = 31.103 grams and 12 ounces = 1 pound! That means one avoirdupois ounce is equal to 0.910 troy ounce.