Lyme vs. Lime
Difference Between Lyme and Lime
Lymeverb
to hang out to spend time doing nothing in particular
Limenoun
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
Limenoun
(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
Limenoun
A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.
Limenoun
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
Limenoun
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
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
