limewater

American  

[lahym-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈlaɪmˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

noun

1. an aqueous solution of slaked lime, used in medicine, antacids, and lotions, and to absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

2. water containing naturally an unusual amount of calcium carbonate or calcium sulfate.

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limewater British  

/ ˈlaɪmˌwɔːtə /

noun

1. a clear colourless solution of calcium hydroxide in water, formerly used in medicine as an antacid

2. water that contains dissolved lime or calcium salts, esp calcium carbonate or calcium sulphate

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Etymology

Origin of limewater

First recorded in 1660–70; lime ² + water

Example Sentences

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

If you pumped enough air through the limewater you would produce some milkiness in it, for there is always some carbon dioxid in the air.

From Common Science by Ritchie, John W. (John Woodside)

When hard limewater is boiled and a very little soda lye added, a precipitate of carbonate of lime is formed, and then if the water is strained, it is greatly improved for washing purposes.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry

This flask is connected with the bottle B, which is partially filled with limewater.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

Now blow air from your lungs through a glass tube into some fresh limewater until it turns milky.

From Common Science by Ritchie, John W. (John Woodside)