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

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

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

Pour an inch or two of limewater into a glass.

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

Treatment.—For a superficial burn use a mixture of equal parts of limewater and linseed oil, or common white paint—white lead ground in oil—to exclude the atmosphere and protect the inflamed skin.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Frau Hadebusch brought the paper into her living room, which, like all the rooms of the house, seemed built for dwarfs and reeked of limewater and lye.

From The Goose Man by Porterfield, Allen Wilson