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lime
1[lahym]
noun
the small, greenish-yellow, acid fruit of a citrus tree, Citrus aurantifolia, allied to the lemon.
the tree that bears this fruit.
greenish yellow.
adjective
of the color lime.
of or made with limes.
lime
2[lahym]
noun
Also called caustic lime,.Also called calcium oxide.Also called calx, quicklime.Also called burnt lime;.a white or grayish-white, odorless, lumpy, very slightly water-soluble solid, CaO, that when combined with water forms calcium hydroxide slaked lime, obtained from calcium carbonate, limestone, or oyster shells: used chiefly in mortars, plasters, and cements, in bleaching powder, and in the manufacture of steel, paper, glass, and various chemicals of calcium.
a calcium compound for improving crops grown in soils deficient in lime.
lime
3[lahym]
noun
the European linden, Tilia europaea.
lime
4[lahym]
noun
a shortened form of limelight.
lime
1/ ɪ /
noun
short for quicklime birdlime slaked lime
agriculture any of certain calcium compounds, esp calcium hydroxide, spread as a dressing on lime-deficient land
verb
to spread (twigs, etc) with birdlime
to spread a calcium compound upon (land) to improve plant growth
to catch (animals, esp birds) with or as if with birdlime
to whitewash or cover (a wall, ceiling, etc) with a mixture of lime and water ( limewash )
lime
2/ ɪ /
noun
a small Asian citrus tree, Citrus aurantifolia, with stiff sharp spines and small round or oval greenish fruits
the fruit of this tree, having acid fleshy pulp rich in vitamin C
( as modifier )
lime juice
adjective
having the flavour of lime fruit
lime
3/ ɪ /
noun
any linden tree, such as Tilia europaea, planted in many varieties for ornament
lime
4/ ɪ /
verb
slang(intr) (of young people) to sit or stand around on the pavement
lime
A white, lumpy, caustic powder made of calcium oxide sometimes mixed with other chemicals. It is made industrially by heating limestone, bones, or shells. Lime is used as an industrial alkali, in waste treatment, and in making glass, paper, steel, insecticides, and building plaster. It is also added to soil to lower its acidity.
Other 51Թ Forms
- limelike adjective
- limeless adjective
- unlimed adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lime1
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lime1
Origin of lime2
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Example Sentences
Add a spoonful of miso for depth, or swap in a bit of smoked paprika and lime for something that hints at patatas bravas.
Her salads run the gamut—apple with pecorino, lentils and radicchio; blueberry with oat groats, chicories and buttermilk; raw cabbage with ground cherries, cilantro, pepitas and lime.
For that reason, they are great in a sweet-savory salsa with diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and fresh lime juice.
Made with fresh or frozen peas, handfuls of herbs, lime juice, zest, and scallions, this versatile, gorgeously green, chunky mash brings life and excitement to everything on your spring crudités platter.
A lot of citrus, like limes, pomelos, lemons.
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