lime·wa·ter (līm'wô'tər, -wŏt'ər) n. A clear colorless alkaline aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide, used in calamine lotion and other skin preparations and sometimes as an antacid.
Main Entry: lime·wa·ter Pronunciation: 'lIm-"wot-&r, -"wät- Function: noun : an alkaline water solution of calcium hydroxide usedtopically as an astringent or protective in various dermatologic lotions