limewater
Americannoun
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an aqueous solution of slaked lime, used in medicine, antacids, and lotions, and to absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
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water containing naturally an unusual amount of calcium carbonate or calcium sulfate.
noun
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a clear colourless solution of calcium hydroxide in water, formerly used in medicine as an antacid
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water that contains dissolved lime or calcium salts, esp calcium carbonate or calcium sulphate
Etymology
Origin of limewater
Example Sentences
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A mixture of Masienda's blue cónico corn, water and limewater bubbles on a single-burner stove, perfuming the restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2016
This is composed of linseed oil and limewater each 200 parts, bicarbonate of soda 100 parts, and thymol 1 part.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
It is sparingly soluble in water, forming a solution called limewater, which is often used in medicine as a mild alkali.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by William McPherson
Pour an inch or two of limewater into a glass.
From Common Science by John W. (John Woodside) Ritchie
What effect would hard limewater have upon the skins?
From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Harry Snyder
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