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| lime [ līm ] |
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1. chemistry
Same as calcium oxide
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2. calcium used for improving soil: a form of calcium that is added to soil with a low calcium content
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3. hunting
Same as birdlime
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transitive verb (past and past participle limed, present participle lim·ing, 3rd person present singular limes) |
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1. spread calcium on soil: to treat soil with calcium, often in the form of ground limestone, in order to reduce its acidity
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2. paint with whitewash: to cover a surface with whitewash
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3. hunting smear with birdlime: to smear twigs or branches with birdlime in order to catch small birds
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4. hunting catch birds or animals using birdlime: to catch small birds or animals using birdlime or some other sticky substance
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| [ Old English līm< Germanic] |
