lime
Pronunciation: [laɪm]
Context: "food"
(noun) a small green fruit that is sour and often used in cooking or drinks. It's similar to a lemon but smaller and usually rounder. You can squeeze it to get juice for flavoring food or cocktails.
Example
I added lime juice to my water to make it taste better.
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I don’t like the taste of lime, so I didn’t put it in my drink.
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Can you pass me the lime for the tacos?
Context: "color"
(noun) a bright green color that looks like the fruit. It's a vibrant and fresh color, often associated with nature or freshness.
Example
She painted her room a lovely lime green.
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The curtains are not lime; they are a dull shade of green.
Example
What do you think of the lime color for the new car?
Context: "chemistry"
(noun) a white substance made from heating limestone, used in construction and agriculture. It helps to make the soil better for growing plants.
Example
The farmer used lime to improve the soil in his fields.
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The old construction material is not made of lime; it is just regular soil.
Example
What is the main purpose of using lime in agriculture?
Context: "action"
(verb) to apply lime to soil or other materials. This is done to help improve the quality of the soil or to make something better.
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We will lime the garden this spring to help the plants grow.
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They didn’t lime the area this year, so the soil didn't improve.
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When do you plan to lime the new garden bed?