Synonyms for
lime
Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
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No Synonyms Found for Lime

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All Definitions for Lime

Below are all the dictionary definitions of lime:

1Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
2Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures
3Sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
4A limelight
5Any spotlight.
6To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
7To smear with birdlime.
8To apply limewash.
9A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea
10The linden tree.
11The wood of this tree.
12Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
13Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
14Any of several brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colours associated with the fruits of a lime tree.
15A particular one of those colours that has been standardized under this name, at least in some organizations' standards.
16A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).
17Containing lime or lime juice.
18Having the aroma or flavor of lime.
19Lime-green.
20To hang out or socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.
21A casual gathering to socialize.
22To ensnare, catch, entrap.
23Alternative form of lyam (“a leash”). [(obsolete) A leash.]

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Common synonyms for lime. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for lime

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