a white caustic alkaline substance consisting of calcium oxide, which is obtained by heating limestone and which combines with water with the production of much heat; quicklime.
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a rounded citrus fruit similar to a lemon but greener, smaller, and with a distinctive acid flavor.
roughly chop two limes
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the evergreen citrus tree that produces the lime, widely cultivated in warm climates.
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a bright light green color like that of a lime.
day-glo orange, pink, or lime green
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another term for linden, especially the European linden.
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treat (soil or water) with lime to reduce acidity and improve fertility or oxygen levels.
they were liming acidified lakes
2
give (wood, especially oak) a bleached appearance by treating it with lime.
the oak had to be limed, then waxed, and then brushed to get that particular effect
