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lime liniment
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/laɪm ˈlɪnɪmənt/A liquid medicinal preparation made with calcium oxide (lime) or lime water, historically applied to the skin to relieve inflammation, bruises, and sprains.
lime pit
nounVery Low
/ˈlaɪm ˌpɪt/A pit or hole in the ground, historically used for slaking quicklime (calcium oxide) with water to produce hydrated lime for building or agricultural purposes, or sometimes for disposing of bodies.
lime sulfur
nounC2
/ˌlaɪm ˈsʌl.fə/A chemical compound consisting of calcium polysulfides, primarily used as a fungicide and pesticide in horticulture.
lime tree
nounB1
/ˈlaɪm ˌtriː/A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, native to the Northern Hemisphere, known for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers.
lime twig
nounRare / Archaic
/laɪm twɪɡ/A small stick smeared with a sticky substance (birdlime) used to trap small birds or other animals.
lime-juicer
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˈlaɪm ˌdʒuːsə/Historically, a British sailor, especially in the 19th century. Derived from the Royal Navy's practice of issuing lime juice to prevent scurvy.
limeade
nounB1
/ˌlaɪˈmeɪd/A soft drink made from the juice of limes mixed with water and sugar, typically served cold.
limehouse
nounVery Low / Historical
/ˈlaɪmhaʊs/The toponym for a district in the East End of London, historically significant for its docks.
limekiln
nounC1/C2
/ˈlaɪmˌkɪln/A structure (such as a furnace, oven, or kiln) in which limestone is burned or calcined to produce quicklime (calcium oxide).
limelight
nounB2
/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/A focus of public attention; the centre of interest or notoriety.
limen
nounLow
/ˈlʌɪmən/A threshold of physiological or psychological response; the point at which a stimulus becomes perceptible or produces an effect.
limequat
nounLow (C2)
/ˈlaɪm.kwɒt/A small, greenish-yellow citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a Key lime and a kumquat.
limerence
nounC2
/ˈlɪm.ər.əns/An involuntary, obsessive romantic infatuation with another person, typically involving intrusive thoughts and a craving for emotional reciprocation.
limerick
nounC1
/ˈlɪm(ə)rɪk/A short, humorous five-line poem with a strict rhyme scheme (AABBA) and a distinctive rhythm.
limes
nounB1
/laɪmz/A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sour, acidic taste, related to the lemon. The plural form of 'lime'.
limescale
nounC1
/ˈlaɪmskeɪl/A hard, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate that forms inside kettles, pipes, and appliances, especially in areas with hard water.
limestone
nounC1
/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), often formed from the skeletal fragments of marine organisms.
limestone lettuce
nounLow
/ˈlaɪmstəʊn ˈletɪs/A type of butterhead lettuce, known for its small, thick, crisp, and flavorful leaves, typically grown in limestone-rich soil.
limestone pavement
nounC1/C2
/ˈlaɪmstəʊn ˈpeɪvmənt/A natural geological formation consisting of flat, exposed limestone bedrock that has been eroded into a distinctive pattern of blocks (clints) separated by deep fissures (grikes).
limewater
nounC2
/ˈlaɪmˌwɔːtə/A saturated aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide, used in chemistry and medicine.

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