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lime Definition
(n)
a
caustic
substance
produced
by
heating
limestone
(n)
a
white
crystalline
oxide
used
in
the
production
of
calcium
hydroxide
(n)
a
sticky
adhesive
that
is
smeared
on
small
branches
to
capture
small
birds
(n)
any
of
various
related
trees
bearing
limes
(n)
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
(n)
the
green
acidic
fruit
of
any
of
various
lime
trees
(v)
spread
birdlime
on
branches
to
catch
birds
(v)
cover
with
lime
so
as
to
induce
growth
; "
lime
the
lawn
"
lime Synonyms
basswood
birdlime
burnt lime
calcined lime
calcium hydrate
calcium hydroxide
calcium oxide
calx
caustic lime
Citrus aurantifolia
fluxing lime
hydrated lime
lime
lime hydrate
lime tree
linden
linden tree
quicklime
slaked lime
unslaked lime
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