lime
1the small, greenish-yellow, acid fruit of a citrus tree, Citrus aurantifolia, allied to the lemon.
the tree that bears this fruit.
greenish yellow.
of the color lime.
of or made with limes.
Origin of lime
1Other words from lime
- limelike, adjective
Words Nearby lime
Other definitions for lime (2 of 4)
Also called burnt lime, calcium oxide, caustic lime, calx, quicklime. 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.
Origin of lime
2Other words from lime
- limeless, adjective
- limelike, adjective
- un·limed, adjective
Other definitions for lime (3 of 4)
the European linden, Tilia europaea.
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3Other definitions for lime (4 of 4)
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How to use lime in a sentence
Taste, and season with additional salt and lime juice, if desired.
Caribbean-inspired seafood stew brings warm island vibes to your table | Ellie Krieger | March 4, 2021 | Washington PostFried and dusted with chili lime or nacho spice, they don’t taste much different from say, corn nuts or extra crispy shrimp.
They're Healthy. They're Sustainable. So Why Don't Humans Eat More Bugs? | Aryn Baker | February 26, 2021 | TimeOur fanciest roller features “pressure points,” lime green ribs, and costs around $35.
Prior to serving, add the lime juice, then season with salt to taste.
In a small bowl, combine the chicken stock, wine or water with the orange and lime juices.
Aromatic roasted chicken with homemade adobo is an updated take on a classic meal | Christian Vazquez | January 15, 2021 | Washington Post
Think wearing yellow lipstick, lime-green nails, and a SpongeBob SquarePants jumper with no trousers.
The Improbable Rise of Rita Ora: A Guide for the Modern-Day Celebrity | Emma Gannon | May 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome were injected with chemicals or dosed in lime for better preservation.
Palermo Has an Underground City Filled With Its Mummified Dead | Nina Strochlic | May 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt a taco truck in New York I asked how their lime stock was faring.
Limepocalypse! Inside the Great Lime Shortage of 2014 | Kara Cutruzzula | April 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMaybe all this Sturm und Drang will give birth to a new lime-lite generation of cocktails.
Limepocalypse! Inside the Great Lime Shortage of 2014 | Kara Cutruzzula | April 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe verjus gives it that hit of sour acid, which is what we generally use lime for in cocktails.
Limepocalypse! Inside the Great Lime Shortage of 2014 | Kara Cutruzzula | April 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhy not have sought out the pure white lime-rocks of the flat country, or the grey granite of the hills?
For instance, the Limestone Polypody is not happy unless there is a certain amount of lime present in the soil.
How to Know the Ferns | S. Leonard BastinBut, before they can be used for this purpose, these leaves are coated with lime made from oyster shells and then folded up.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin | Mary Hazelton WadeThe acid is extracted from the juice of the citron, the lime, and the lemon, fruits grown in Sicily and the West Indies.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellChloride of lime … bad smell … bad egg … white of egg … fowl … grain … flour … flour and water … milk fluid … milk.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
British Dictionary definitions for lime (1 of 4)
/ (laɪm) /
short for quicklime, birdlime, slaked lime
agriculture any of certain calcium compounds, esp calcium hydroxide, spread as a dressing on lime-deficient land
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)
Origin of lime
1British Dictionary definitions for lime (2 of 4)
/ (laɪm) /
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
having the flavour of lime fruit
Origin of lime
2British Dictionary definitions for lime (3 of 4)
/ (laɪm) /
any linden tree, such as Tilia europaea, planted in many varieties for ornament
Origin of lime
3British Dictionary definitions for lime (4 of 4)
/ (laɪm) /
(intr) Caribbean slang (of young people) to sit or stand around on the pavement
Origin of lime
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Scientific definitions for lime
[ līm ]
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.
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