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