English Explanatory Dictionary

limewater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used as a simple test for carbon dioxide, and in skin preparations.

Word forms

limewater limewaters lime water

Etymology

From lime + water.

Synonyms

pickling lime
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