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slab = a thick, flat piece of a solid material, that is usually square or rectangular.
lye = a strongly alkaline solution, especially of potassium hydroxide (KOH), used for washing or cleansing
rinse = wash with clean water
pulp = a soft, wet, shapeless mass of material.
sieve = a tool used for separating solids from liquids or larger pieces of something from smaller pieces
spend fortunes = to pay large sums of money
scribble = write or draw carelessly or hurriedly