Lime — synonyms, definition

1. lime (Noun)

Citrus aurantifolia basswood birdlime burnt lime calcined lime calcium hydrate calcium hydroxide calcium oxide calx caustic lime citrus fruit fluxing lime fruit hydrated lime lemon lime hydrate lime tree linden linden tree orange • • •

lime (Noun) — A caustic substance produced by heating limestone.

lime (Noun) — A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.

lime (Noun) — A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds.

lime (Noun) — Any of various related trees bearing limes.

lime (Noun) — 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.

lime (Noun) — The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees.

adhesive adhesive agent adhesive material citrous fruit citrus citrus fruit citrus tree hydrated oxide hydroxide oxide tree American basswood American lime Japanese lime Japanese linden Tilia americana Tilia cordata Tilia heterophylla Tilia japonica Tilia tomentosa cottonwood key lime silver lime silver linden small-leaved lime small-leaved linden white basswood atomic number 20 basswood ca calcium linden Tilia genus Citrus genus Tilia

2. lime (Verb)

lime (Verb) — Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds.

lime (Verb) — Cover with lime so as to induce growth. ex. "lime the lawn"

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