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limewater

lime·wa·ter [ lm wàwtər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. calcium hydroxide in water: a clear alkaline solution of calcium hydroxide in water. Use: in skin lotions, as an antacid.

2. water containing calcium salts: water that is naturally high in dissolved calcium carbonate or calcium sulfate

[Late 17th century. <lime1]
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