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.

---

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

---

Etymology

Origin of limewater

First recorded in 1660–70; lime ² + water

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

limewater

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

There are six ounces of limewater in the mixture and 30 ounces of gravity cream and skimmed milk.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Fairfax T. Proudfit

The addition to milk of mineral waters, limewater, small amounts of tea, coffee, or salt often makes it more palatable to those otherwise disliking it.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow

The linseed, ginger, limewater, cinnamon, and several other small articles, are added or withheld according to the taste or practice of the brewer, which accounts for the different flavours so observable in London porter.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Mary Eaton

After filling the bottle one third full of limewater, heat the tube containing the charcoal until it begins to glow.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Francis M. Walters