Meaning & Definition of Lime in English
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Lime
/laɪm/
noun
1. A caustic substance produced by heating limestone
synonym:
- calcium hydroxide,
- lime,
- slaked lime,
- hydrated lime,
- calcium hydrate,
- caustic lime,
- lime hydrate
2. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
synonym:
- calcium oxide,
- quicklime,
- lime,
- calx,
- calcined lime,
- fluxing lime,
- unslaked lime,
- burnt lime
3. A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
synonym:
- birdlime,
- lime
4. Any of various related trees bearing limes
synonym:
- lime,
- lime tree,
- Citrus aurantifolia
5. Any of various deciduous trees of the genus tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers
- Several yield valuable timber
synonym:
- linden,
- linden tree,
- basswood,
- lime,
- lime tree
6. The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
synonym:
- lime
verb
1. Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
synonym:
- birdlime,
- lime
2. Cover with lime so as to induce growth
- "Lime the lawn"
synonym:
- lime