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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 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
- 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 Word Forms
- l adjective
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lime1
Origin of lime2
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Example Sentences
A lot of citrus, like limes, pomelos, lemons.
Swirls of coconut, tamarind, chamoy and cucumber are dusted with lime chili flakes, creating a deeply complex candy experience.
A dwarf lemon is flourishing nearby, next to large containers holding rosemary, a Mexican lime tree and a small manzanita.
A rich, thick sauce benefits from something bright and snappy to balance it—think freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Roasted red peppers, meanwhile, find their calling in a smoky, charred quesadilla, melted into gooey cheese with a dash of chipotle and a squeeze of lime.
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