Lime Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Lime

Meaning 1 : any of various related trees bearing limes

    Synonyms : citrus aurantifolia,  lime tree
Meaning 2 : spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

    Synonyms : birdlime
Meaning 3 : a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

    Synonyms : burnt lime,  calcined lime,  calcium oxide,  calx,  fluxing lime,  quicklime,  unslaked lime
Meaning 4 : a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

    Synonyms : calcium hydrate,  calcium hydroxide,  caustic lime,  hydrated lime,  lime hydrate,  slaked lime
Meaning 5 : 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

    Synonyms : basswood,  lime tree,  linden,  linden tree
Meaning 6 : a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

    Synonyms : birdlime
Meaning 7 : cover with lime so as to induce growth

    Example : lime the lawn

Meaning 8 : the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees

How to Pronounce Lime

  • laɪm


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