Lime Meaning and Definition

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What is the definition Lime? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words ending with Lime, Synonyms, Derivations, Example sentences, Related sentences, How to pronounce? Words starting with Lime, Antonyms and more...

Word: Lime

How to pronounce: laɪm

Noun

Definitions:

1. A white caustic alkaline substance consisting of calcium oxide, which is obtained by heating limestone and which combines with water with the production of much heat; quicklime.

Example sentences: "By pressing a button on the bottom, water mixes with quicklime, producing a chemical reaction that heats the coffee."

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Treat (soil or water) with lime to reduce acidity and improve fertility or oxygen levels.

Example sentences: "They were liming acidified lakes"

2. Give (wood, especially oak) a bleached appearance by treating it with lime.

Example sentences: "The oak had to be limed, then waxed, and then brushed to get that particular effect"

3. Catch (a bird) with birdlime.

Noun

Definitions:

1. A rounded citrus fruit similar to a lemon but greener, smaller, and with a distinctive acid flavor.

Example sentences: "Roughly chop two limes"

2. The evergreen citrus tree that produces the lime, widely cultivated in warm climates.

Example sentences: "In the same way, every small home in the Caribbean has always kept some vegetables and a fruit tree (usually a lime, but also other citrus)."

3. A bright light green color like that of a lime.

Example sentences: "Day-glo orange, pink, or lime green"

Noun

Definitions:

1. Another term for linden, especially the European linden

Example sentences: "Since 2000, 32 different species of tree have been planted including oak, ash, small-leaved limes and bird cherry, while a carpet of bluebells and daffodils has also been sown."

Verb

Definitions:

1. Sit or stand around talking with others.

Noun

Definitions:

1. An informal social gathering characterized by semi-ritualized talking.

Synonyms:

calcareous

chalky

lime tree

linden

basswood