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.
It may weigh about of 1.1 avoirdupois oz. A troy ounce is the same as about 31.1 gram. Independently the troy pounds system has its definition of the âtroyâ pound. The âtroy poundâ consists of 12 troy oz. or 373.24 grams (thatâs over 13 avoirdupois oz).