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lime Definition and Meaning in English (lime definition)
nounSynonyms:citrus
Quick Answer • Definition
Lime definition: A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sour taste, often used in cooking and beverages.
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Definitions of Lime
- 1noun
A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sour taste, often used in cooking and beverages.
- 2adjective
A bright yellowish-green color, resembling the skin of a lime fruit.
- 3noun
A white, caustic alkaline substance, primarily calcium oxide, used in construction, agriculture, and chemical processes.
Example Sentences
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Topic & ExploreInflected Word Forms
past tenselimed
present participleliming
nounlimestone
adjectivelimy
Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
lime greencollocation
A bright yellowish-green color.
lime juicecollocation
The acidic liquid extracted from a lime fruit.
lime treecollocation
A tree that produces lime fruits.
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Lime definition: A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sour taste, often used in cooking and beverages.
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'Lime' translates to 'lime' in English. Lime definition: A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sour taste, often used in cooking and beverages.
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