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
There are six ounces of limewater in the mixture and 30 ounces of gravity cream and skimmed milk.
From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.
Thirst.—The extreme thirst may be relieved by adding plain water, limewater, or seltzer to the feedings.
From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.
In certain cases it is only necessary to delay the coagulation of the casein in the stomach, in which case a certain amount of limewater is used.
From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.
This flask is connected with the bottle B, which is partially filled with limewater.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
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