lime [ 'laimi:z ]

• n.
  • 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
• v.
  • spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

    同义词： birdlime

  • cover with lime so as to induce growth

    "lime the lawn"

以上来源于: WordNet