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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