Ley, see [lye].

Lichen, [45-62], [140].

Lilac, [95], [96], [97].

Lima Wood, [106], [107].

Linen, [21]; to bleach, [22]; the mordanting of, [26]; various kinds of, [21].

Litre, [80]. Nearly 1¾ pints.

Lixiviation. The process of separating a soluble substance from an insoluble by the percolation of water.

Lixivium. (Lye). A term often used in old dye books. Water impregnated with alkaline salts extracted by lixiviation from wood ashes.

Logwood, [77], [130], [131], [137].

[Lye] or Ley. Any strong alkaline solution, especially one used for the purpose of washing, such as soda lye, soap lye.