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Uncommonlime
The correct spelling is lime.
How to pronounce lime
noun
IPA: /laɪm/
Say it like: Lim-e
The correct spelling is lime. Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
- 2.Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
- 3.A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.
- 4.Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
- 5.Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
verb
- 1.To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
- 2.To smear with birdlime.
- 3.To apply limewash.
- 4.To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.
adjective
- 1.Containing lime or lime juice.
- 2.Having the aroma or flavor of lime.
- 3.Lime-green.
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