Lime vs. Lye

Lime vs. Lye — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Lime and Lye

Limenoun

(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

Lyenoun

An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).

Limenoun

(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

Lyenoun

Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

Limenoun

A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.

Lyenoun

A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.

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Limenoun

Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

Lyeverb

obsolete spelling of lie

Limenoun

Any of the trees that bear limes, especially key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

Lyenoun

a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

Limenoun

A light, somewhat yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

Limeverb

(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

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Limeverb

(transitive) To smear with birdlime.

Limeverb

(rare) To ensnare, catch, entrap.

Limeverb

(transitive) To apply limewash.

Limeverb

(West Indies) To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

Limeadjective

Containing lime or lime juice.

Limeadjective

Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

Limeadjective

Lime-green.

Limenoun

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

Limenoun

a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

Limenoun

a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

Limenoun

any of various related trees bearing limes

Limenoun

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

Limenoun

the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees

Limeverb

spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

Limeverb

cover with lime so as to induce growth;

lime the lawn