limewater

[ lahym-waw-ter, -wot-er ]

/ ˈlaɪmˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

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noun

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

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

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Origin of limewater

First recorded in 1660–70; lime¹ + water

Words nearby limewater

limestone lettuce, limestone pavement, lime sulfur, lime tree, lime twig, limewater, limewood, limey, Lim Fjord, limicoline, limicolous

How to use limewater in a sentence

The presence of carbon dioxide in expired air may easily be detected by the limewater test.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
Pour the clear limewater over the eggs so arranged, allowing it to rise an inch or two above the top layer.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
After this has been done, a soft cloth soaked in a solution of linseed oil and limewater should be applied and the whole bandaged.
General Science|Bertha M. Clark
If skin is not broken, cover burn with cloths wet with Carron oil (equal parts of limewater and linseed or olive oil).
The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI)|Various

Cover with Carron oil (equal parts of limewater and linseed or olive oil) and light bandage.
The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for limewater

limewater

/ (ˈlaɪmˌwɔːtə) /

noun

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

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

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