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Meaning oflimein English

lime

Plurallimes
Past Tenselimed
Participle Verbliming
Third Person Singularlimes

Definitions

Noun
1. a type of deciduous tree (Tilia genus)
2. wood from the Tilia tree
3. a small, sour citrus fruit
  The farmer planted a lime tree in his backyard.
4. a tree that produces lime fruits
  She squeezed fresh lime juice into her drink.
5. calcium-based chemical compound; oxide or hydroxide
  The construction worker mixed lime with water to create mortar.
6. a bright green colour (yellowish tint)
  The interior designer chose a beautiful lime colour for the living room walls.
7. a casual social gathering (Caribbean)
  The community organized a lime on the beach to celebrate the summer solstice.
Adjective
1. containing or flavored with lime; citrusy
  The lime flavor in the dessert was refreshing.
2. having a lime-green color
  The bright lime walls of the room were eye-catching.
3. relaxed socializing (with friends)
  They had a lime evening with their friends at the beach.
Verb
1. having lime aroma or taste
  The new perfume started to lime as it dried on her skin.
2. to treat with calcium oxide or hydroxide
  The farmer had to lime the soil to reduce its acidity.

Compounds / Phrases

limekiln limekilns limewater limewood Jew's lime quicklime Philippine lime pickling lime caustic lime limeades limelights limewashes anhydrous lime burnt lime unhydrated lime