lime

lime

名词 lime:

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

同义词:calcium hydroxide, slaked lime, hydrated lime, calcium hydrate, caustic lime, lime hydrate

a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

同义词:calcium oxide, quicklime, calx, calcined lime, fluxing lime, unslaked lime, burnt lime

a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

同义词:birdlime

any of various related trees bearing limes

同义词:lime tree, Citrus aurantifolia

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

同义词:linden, linden tree, basswood, lime tree

the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees

动词 lime:

spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

同义词:birdlime

cover with lime so as to induce growth

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