Synonyms for lime
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Calcium oxide
2. Slaked lime
Definitions
- n. 1
Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
- n. 2
Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
- n. 3
A limelight; any spotlight.
Related words
- Word family
- limelight limerod limestone limetwig limeyard limy
- Phrases
- slaked lime burnt lime caustic lime milk of lime sweet lime lime tree chloride of lime chlorinated lime
- Is a kind of
- citrus fruit
Forms
- Plural
- limes → calxes, basswoods, lindens, greens…
Example sentences
- green Do you know who that tall blonde girl in green is?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lime | falling | |
| calx | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- calx
- 5 letters
- green1
- 6 letters
- linden2
- 8 letters
- basswood
- 9 letters
- limestone2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (linden2 = 2 syllables).