Lime vs. Lye
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.
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).
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
